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homosocial reproduction  

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  • Homosocial reproduction refers to the tendency of people to select incumbents who are socially similar to themselves. Selection on social similarity plays a crucial role in shaping the demographic composition of organizations, as well as the structure of opportunity within them. [Source: Sociology of Work: An Encyclopedia; Homosocial Reproduction]

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