Exogamous marriage

Definition

An exogamous marriage is a union where partners are selected from outside their own social group, community, or tribe. This practice is often encouraged to broaden alliances and reduce in-group conflicts.

Related terms

Endogamous Marriage: A marital union where partners are chosen from within the same social group, community, or tribe, reinforcing internal cohesion.

Social Stratification:

The arrangement of individuals in a society into hierarchical levels based on factors like wealth, race, education, and power.

Kinship:

The web of social relationships that form an important part of the lives of all humans in all societies, influenced by blood ties, marriage, and adoption