The Persistence of Female Political Power in Africa
National Bureau of Economic Research Working Paper Series • Vol/Iss. No. 33838 • JOUR • • Published In • Pages: 1-60 •
By Anderson, Siwan , du Plessis, Sophia, Parsa, Sahar, Robinson, James A.
Hypothesis
The direct intervention of colonists into indigenous political institutions will predict a decline in female political influence.
Note
See Table D9 in Appendix.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLS (Ordinary Least Squares) regression | Supported | p < .01 | -0.069 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Female in Political Power | Dependent | Community Heads, Political Behavior |
| Colonist interventions | Independent | Rules Of Descent, External Relations |