A Cross-Cultural Summary: Female Initiation Rites
HRAF Press • New Haven, Connecticut • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Textor, Robert B.
Hypothesis
Societies where the strength of menstrual taboos is high will tend to have female initiation rites (382, 396).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher's Exact Test | Supported | p = .006 | Phi = .490 | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Female Initiation Rites | Association | Puberty And Initiation |
| Menstrual Taboos | Association | Menstruation |