Which of the following is true of heterogamy?
A) It ensures that people marry within their social class so that they can pass down their wealth to a kin group.
B) It encourages racism among people.
C) It is thriving because people do not have potential marriage mates in their own social group.
D) It involves marriage between cousins.

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Heterogamy refers to marriage between individuals who come from different social or cultural backgrounds. It is not necessarily a result of not having potential marriage partners within one's own social group, but rather a result of individuals seeking partners who have different perspectives and experiences.

Which of the Following Is True of Heterogamy