Intermarriage and Homogamy: Causes, Patterns, Trends

• DOI: 10.1146/annurev.soc.24.1.395
• Publication Date: 2002-07-27T11:48:40Z
• Authors: Matthijs Kalmijn
• Keywords: Endogamy; Spouse; Assortative mating

"Although many characteristics play a role in the choice of spouse, sociologists have most often examined endogamy and homogamy with respect to race/ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status.... I summarize empirical research by answering four questions: (a) To what extent are groups endogamous how do differ this respect? (b) How has changed over time? (c) Which factors related endogamy? (d) various dimensions partner coincide? [I then] discuss strengths weaknesses past research."