what is exogamy in sociology
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Exogamy is the social norm of marrying outside one's social group. The group defines the scope and extent of exogamy, and the rules and enforcement mechanisms that ensure its continuity. ... Biological exogamy is marriage of nonblood-related beings, regulated by forms of incest law.
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Exogamy, also called out-marriage, custom enjoining marriage outside one's own group. In some cases, the rules of exogamy may also specify the outside group into which an individual must marry. Mandatory marriage within one's own group is known as endogamy.
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