Marriage in Various Forms Occurs All Over the World

question 30

Essay

Marriage in various forms occurs all over the world. In the United States, we typically practice kindred exogamy. What is kindred exogamy and what are two examples of marriages that would violate its rules? How does exogamy generally differ from endogamy? Is endogamy officially or unofficially practiced in the United States? What are two examples of unofficial or implicit endogamy that may occur in a group of people? What are some benefits and drawbacks of exogamy and endogamy?

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Definitions:

Duty Of Care

The duty of all persons, as established by tort law, to exercise a reasonable amount of care in their dealings with others. Failure to exercise due care, which is normally determined by the “reasonable person standard,” constitutes the tort of negligence.

Jointly And Severally

A legal term referring to a situation where two or more parties are held both together and individually responsible for an obligation.

Obligations

Duties or commitments imposed by law, contract, or moral responsibility.

Majority Of States

Refers to more than half of the 50 states in the United States.