Martin and Janie are madly in love. However, they are first cousins, and first cousins are prohibited from marrying in the state in which they live. They are expected to marry someone from outside their family. This is an example of what norm?

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This is an example of exogamy, which is the practice of marrying outside one's social group or family. The prohibition of first cousins marrying each other is an example of exogamy being enforced by social and legal norms.

Martin and Janie Are Madly in Love