The function of male initiation ceremonies: a cross-cultural test of an alternative hypothesis
American Journal of Sociology • Vol/Iss. 67(4) • The University of Chicago Press • • Published In • Pages: 379-386 •
By Young, Frank W.
Hypothesis
"The two aspects of what may not be labeled 'absent-father family organization' have no empirical relation to initiation ceremonies when male solidarity is controlled" (386)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodman and Kruskal's Lambda | Supported | UNKNOWN | .45 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Initiation Ceremonies | Dependent | Puberty And Initiation |
| Male Solidarity | Control | Sodalities |
| Mother-infant Son Sleeping | Independent Combined | Dwellings, Sleeping, Infant Care |
| Postpartum Taboo | Independent Combined | Postnatal Care |