Luthor has been part of the football team for two years, but he still feels like an outsider with many of the players. His teammates never ask him to hang out after practices or get together at any other time separate from team functions. Simmel would describe Luthor's experience as being a result of his __________.
A) social circles
B) social distance
C) status group membership
D) social closure

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Simmel's concept of social distance refers to the degree to which people feel connected to or distant from one another. In this case, Luthor feels like an outsider and is not included in his teammates' social activities, indicating a sense of social distance from them. While social circles, status group membership, and social closure may all play roles in Luthor's experience, social distance best captures the specific issue he is facing.

Luthor Has Been Part of the Football Team for Two