Annual rituals of conflict

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 90 • Published In 1988 • Pages: 856-870 •

By Dirks, Robert

Abstract

This article explores the factors that predict rituals of conflict. Hypotheses are derived from Gluckman's analysis of Southeast African rituals of rebellion and are tested against a cross-cultural sample.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Probability Sample Files (PSF)	Other Researchers

Hypotheses (4)
Hypothesis	Supported
"The greater the limitations society places on the open expression of opposition, the more likely the occurrence of annual rituals of conflict" (857).	Not Supported
"As the incidence of annual hunger increases, the greater the likelihood of annual rituals of conflict" (859).	Supported
There will be a negative association between cultural complexity and level of and level of ritualization (864).	Supported
The mode of agonistic expression in rituals of conflict will be disproportionally associated with incidence of seasonal hunger (864).	`UNKNOWN`

Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Kate Cummings Megan Farrer

Annual rituals of conflict

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 90 • Published In 1988 • Pages: 856-870 • Cite

By Dirks, Robert

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (4)

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 90 • Published In 1988 • Pages: 856-870 •