Re: Q about homogamy

[Karl L. Wuensch]

Title: Q about homogamy

My preferred term for "tendency of like to MATE with like" is "positive assortative mating."   If, however, you want a term for "tendency of like to MARRY with like," then "homogamy" would seem quite appropriate.  The Greek stem words refer to "sameness" and "marriage," as you note.  In my experience, in the social sciences, "homogamy" does refer to marriage, but this term is used by botanists too, and plants don't marry.  Given recent events in San Francisco and a few other locales, "homogamy" might be a politically sensitive term these days.   Karl W. --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]