Father-child relationships and the status of women: a cross-cultural study

Coltrane, Scott

Father-child relationships and the status of women: a cross-cultural study

The American Journal of Sociology • Vol/Iss. 93(5) • Chicago Univ. Press • Chicago, Il • Published In 1988 • Pages: 1060-1095 •

By Coltrane, Scott

Abstract

This study examines several predictors of female status in public decision making. The author hypothesizes that paternal nurturance will be positively associated with female status. Although results suggest that a male dominated social structure is the strongest predictor, paternal nurturance also significantly contributes to variance in female status.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Standard Cross Cultural Sample (SCCS)	Other Researchers

Hypotheses (3)
Hypothesis	Supported
Societies with close father-child relationships will be more likely to afford women a role in community decision making than societies with distant father-child relationships (1066, 1072).	Supported
In a multiple regression, paternal nurturance will predict female participation in community decisions (1084).	Partially supported
In a multiple regression, paternal nurturance will predict female public role in decision making and access to shared positions of authority (1084).	Supported

Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: matthew.g.roth Kate Cummings Megan Farrer

Father-child relationships and the status of women: a cross-cultural study

The American Journal of Sociology • Vol/Iss. 93(5) • Chicago Univ. Press • Chicago, Il • Published In 1988 • Pages: 1060-1095 • Cite

By Coltrane, Scott

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (3)

The American Journal of Sociology • Vol/Iss. 93(5) • Chicago Univ. Press • Chicago, Il • Published In 1988 • Pages: 1060-1095 •