Effects of male power and status on polygyny, extramarital sex, and parental investment
The Human Voyage: Undergraduate Research in Biological Anthropology • Vol/Iss. 2 • Australian National University Press • • Published In • Pages: 1-7 •
By Raj, Vrishica
Hypothesis
In societies where males exhibit greater power and status than females, males will partake in extramarital sexual activities and be in polygynous relationships.
Note
Male-dominant societies were three times more likely to have polygyny and demonstrate a preference for polygyny, regardless of high or low male status, than equal-sex societies. Furthermore, 64% of male-dominant societies have a high frequency of extramarital sex whereas a moderate frequency of extramarital sex was higher in equal-sex societies (81%) than those that were male-dominant (76%).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPSS Cross-Tabulations | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Male Dominance | Independent | Social Stratification, Gender Status |
| Cultural Basis of Polygyny | Dependent | Polygamy |
| Frequency of Male Extramarital Sex | Dependent | Extramarital Sex Relations |