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RODRIGUEZ, Santiago. Patterns of occupational homogamy in Argentina: 2007-2008. Trab. soc. [online]. 2012, n.18, pp.297-316. ISSN 1514-6871.

Homogamy is one of the main mechanisms for the reproduction of social structure. It refers to the degree on which members of a society marry or bind with equals in terms of important socioeconomic characteristics, such as social class. It is implied that the lowest the homogamy index -i.e., a highest amount of unions between people of different social classes-, the more open is a society and the less relevant are barriers between different groups. In addition, homogamy contributes to reproduce social inequality, given than it favors the differential transmission of economic, social and cultural resources from one generation to another. The aim of this paper is to analyze patterns of occupational homogamy / heterogamy in legal and consensual couples living in Argentina in 2007-2008. A quantitative methodological strategy it is used, employing descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Data is taken from a survey on Stratification and social mobility, applied to a probability sample on a national level (2007-2008) by Centro de Estudios de Opinión Pública - Universidad de Buenos Aires. The main findings suggest that the selection between spouses is not at random and that their own social class is a relevant factor in couple formation. Occupational homogamy, in terms of social class, increases between younger couples.

Palabras clave : Marital unions; Occupational homogamy; Occupational heterogamy and social structure reproduction.

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