Post-partum sex taboos
Paideuma • Vol/Iss. 13 • Published In • Pages: 143-147 •
By Murdock, George Peter
Hypothesis
"The first hypothesis tested is that societies which practice animal husbandry and consume the milk of their domestic animals will tend to observe, on the average, a shorter post-partum sex taboo than those which do not" (144)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison of percentages | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Husbandry | Independent | Domesticated Animals, Postnatal Care |
| Postpartum Taboo | Dependent | General Sex Restrictions |