George and Lien want to get married but their parents are strongly against it because of the expectation that one should marry a person similar to oneself in religion, social class, and race or ethnicity. This social norm is an example of __________.

A. homogamy
B. simogamy
C. polygamy
D. exogamy


Answer: A

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