homosociality

Definitions

The seeking, enjoyment, and/or preference for the company of the same sex. It is distinguished from "homosexuality" in that it does not necessarily involve (although it may under certain circumstances) an explicitly erotic sexual interaction between members of the same sex.

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1. The tendency in some people to socialize primarily with persons of the same gender.

2. A period in late childhood when children tend to segregate their social activities to include only members of the same gender.