Maria's family is Catholic and insists that Maria marry a man who is also from a Catholic family.This practice of marrying within a certain group is referred to as ________.

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Endogamy is the practice of marrying within a specific social group, caste, or ethnic group, rejecting those from others as eligible marriage partners. In this case, Maria's family's insistence on her marrying someone from a Catholic family is an example of endogamy.

Maria's Family Is Catholic and Insists That Maria Marry a Man