Answer to Question #124587 in Sociology for Talor Fisher

Question

How does endogamy and exogamy relate to social stratification?

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

Endogamy solidifies and maintains the identity of social classses in cases where a minority group has been threatened thus preventing social stratification. On the other hand, when alliances between otherwise warring factions has been the goal, exogamy in the form of intermarriage between the two maintains harmony and prosperity and the health of the lineages which in turn prevents the split into social classes.