A cross-cultural study of female initiation rites
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 65 • American Anthropological Association • • Published In • Pages: 837-853 •
By Brown, Judith K.
Hypothesis
Societies with patrilocal residence and exclusive mother-infant sleeping will be associated with female initiation rites involving extreme pain
Note
"Extreme pain in the form of a genital operation or extensive tattooing (843)." Chi-square is applied to the whole table, not just to the hypothesized contrast
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi-square | Supported | p < .02 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Female Initiation Rites With Extreme Pain | Dependent | Puberty And Initiation |
| Mother-infant Sleeping, Exclusive | Independent Combined | Sleeping, Infant Care |
| Patrilocal Residence | Independent Combined | Residence |