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Question
Answer briefly the following questions :
Distinguish between Exogamy and Endo-gamy.
Solution
| Endo-gamy | Exogamy |
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1. This is a rule of marriage in which the spouses need to be selected from within the group. |
1. This is a rule of marriage in which one can choose a spouse outside his/her group. |
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2, Endo-gamy can be based on
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2. As per this rule blood relatives cannot have marital or sexual connections. Exogamy may be based on.
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