Legal Definition of Exogamy
Meaning of Exogamy
A marriage partner selection rule requiring that marriage be with someone outside of a defined social group such as one’s nuclear family. Selection is usually further restricted by endogamy rules.
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Definition of Exogamy
The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Exogamy: The custom of seeking a mate or marriage partner outside of ones own kinship group or class, religion, ethnic group or area of residence. See: ENDOGAMY in this legal dictionary and in the world encyclopedia of law.
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Notes and References
- Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Exogamy. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada
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