Question

Most people in the United States tend to choose marriage partners who are similar to themselves. __________ refers to the pattern of individuals marrying those who have similar characteristics, such as race/ethnicity, religious background, age, education, or social class.

Answer 1

Homogamy

Step-by-step explanation:

Homogamy is the case where people who have similar cultural, financial, religious and racial background marry each other.

The primary traits which affects the selection of a mate is the warmth and loyalty they provide, physical attractiveness and the health of the person, and social status and resources that they possess.

The primary traits are vastly influenced by the secondary traits such as ethnicity they belong to, religion that they believe in, and their socio-economic status.

A person will choose their partner who are similar in these traits. This happens because both of them know what to expect from each other. They think that little adjustment would be needed for them to get along.