Group in which people are not married if having blood relations but are married outside the group is termed a… - RUHS, Jaipur, M.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam-2015

RUHS, Jaipur, M.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam-2015

Applied Sociology

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Appeared in: RUHS, Jaipur, M.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam-2015

Explanation

Exogamy is the social rule that requires an individual to marry outside a specific group, particularly one defined by kinship or blood relations.
The term is derived from 'exo' meaning 'out' and 'gamy' meaning 'marriage'.
This practice is biologically advantageous as it promotes genetic diversity and reduces the risk of genetic disorders associated with inbreeding.
Sociologically, it helps in forming alliances and social bonds between different families or clans.

Option A: Endogamy is the practice of marrying within a specific social group, class, or ethnic group. This is the opposite of what the question describes.
Option C: Caste exogamy specifically refers to marrying outside one's caste. The question refers to a more general group of 'blood relations' (like a clan or gotra), not necessarily caste.
Option D: Caste endogamy is a form of endogamy, meaning marriage within one's own caste. This is contrary to the question's description of marrying 'outside the group'.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: Knowing Sociological Concepts of Marriage Rules helps nurses interpret findings accurately and avoid errors in routine assessment, medication administration, and patient teaching.
Understanding marriage patterns like endogamy and exogamy is relevant in community health nursing and genetic counseling.
Consanguineous marriages (marriages between blood relatives), which are prevented by exogamy, are a known risk factor for various autosomal recessive genetic disorders. Nurses need to be aware of community practices to provide appropriate health education and genetic counseling.
What if? If a couple from a community known for strict endogamy and consanguineous marriages seeks pre-conception counseling, the nurse should prioritize a detailed family history and recommend genetic screening for disorders prevalent in that community.

How to Approach the Question

First, break down the question to identify the core concept. The key phrases are 'not married if having blood relations' and 'married outside the group'.
Focus on the term 'outside the group'. This is the defining characteristic.
Recall or deduce the meaning of the prefixes 'exo-' (out) and 'endo-' (in). 'Exo-' relates to external or outside.
Apply this to the options. 'Exogamy' literally means 'marrying out', which directly matches the question's description.
Differentiate this general term from the more specific options. 'Caste exogamy' and 'caste endogamy' relate specifically to caste, whereas the question is about the broader concept of 'blood relations'. Therefore, the more general term 'Exogamy' is the best fit.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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