homophily

(noun)

A tendency towards similarity in groups.

Related Terms

Examples of homophily in the following topics:

  • Challenges to Achieving Organizational Diversity

    • Another challenge is related to a social behavior called homophily—the tendency of individuals to associate with others who are similar to them.

  • Diversity Bias

    • This bias relies on a tendency toward homophily (the tendency of similar types of individuals to form groups), as in-group favoritism is the tendency for individuals to provide preferential treatment to those of a similar perspective or disposition.