关键词: 族际通婚, 通婚圈, 社会网络分析, 中心性测度, 社群识别

Abstract: Interethnic marriage can be viewed as a social relation system characterized by a set of ethnic groups and their intermarriage ties. Therefore, Interethnic marriage data are relational data. This paper is the first attempt to use social network analysis methods and tools to depict the structural characteristics of Interethnic marriage relations in China. Based on 2010 census data, this research suggests that a national Interethnic marriage circle centered on the Han nationality has formed. Meanwhile, there are 8 local intermarriage subcircles which consist of different minority ethnic groups. Such structure demonstrated a diversified but integrated Chinese nation. Social network analysis is a reliable and valid approach to understand the structure of Interethnic marriage relations. The graphical presentation of social networks, centrality measurement and community identification technology are especially useful.

Keywords: Interethnic Marriage, Intermarriage Circle, Social Network Analysis, Centrality Measures, Community Identification