Title: Q about homogamy
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May I suggest the term "homophily." See http://www.casos.ece.cmu.edu/casos_working_paper/asa3g2.pdf, or any of the other many documents your search engine will find if you search for the word "homophily."  Don't confuse "homophily" with "homophilia."
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Karl L. Wuensch, Department of Psychology,
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Q: does the term "homogamy" necessarily imply mating (as the roots would
suggest) or is the term used more broadly to mean any tendency for like
to befriend like? [I am writing a paper and want to refer to the latter,
but not the former].
The dictionaries in my office are of no help. Any
help will be appreciated! JK

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John W. Kulig
Professor of Psychology
Plymouth State College
Plymouth NH 03264
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