Femme fatale and status fatale: a cross-cultural perspective

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 34 • Published In 2000 • Pages: 57-69 •

By Jankowiak, William, Ramsey, Angela

Abstract

This study documents the phenomenon of the 'femme fatale' (a dangerous woman) and 'status fatale' (a dangerous man) cross-culturally. The 'femme fatale' motif is practically universal. Data supports the idea that emotional involvement, rather than sexual gratification, was the primary motivation for seeking out a stranger of the opposite sex. A literature review is provided.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Standard Cross Cultural Sample (SCCS)

Hypotheses (2)
Hypothesis	Supported
Femme fatales will be more prevalent in folktales in egalitarian societies than in stratified societies (62)	`UNKNOWN`
Status fatales will be more prevalent in folktales in stratified societies than in egalitarian societies (62)	`UNKNOWN`

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Femme fatale and status fatale: a cross-cultural perspective

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 34 • Published In 2000 • Pages: 57-69 • Cite

By Jankowiak, William, Ramsey, Angela

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (2)

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 34 • Published In 2000 • Pages: 57-69 •