Explain the term Hypergamy.
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it is a term used in social science for the act or practice of marrying a spouse of higher caste or social status then themselves.
the antonym is hypogamy refers to the inverse. -marrying a person of lower caste or status.
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this is the answer to ur question!
it is a term used in social science for the act or practice of marrying a spouse of higher caste or social status then themselves.
the antonym is hypogamy refers to the inverse. -marrying a person of lower caste or status.
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Hypergamy is the marriage of one person to the other person of higher caste or social status than themselves.
Explanation:
- This term is de-briefed into higher-gamy or marring Up. In India as a reference to caste, hypergamy was considered as a means of modernisation or a gateway to Morden society.
- In its polar opposite Hypogamy( which is marrying a person of lower caste/social status) is considered inauspicious and has a lot of superstition around it. It's also a reason of honour killing to this day.
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