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The tendency for sexually partnered couples to resemble each other is called:

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Answer: Homogamy

Homogamy is a term used in sociology to describe the tendency for sexually partnered couples to resemble each other, in some culturally important way. It can be based on status, class, gender, ethnicity, or religion, or age. It is a form of assortative mating.

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