Myths about hunter-gatherers
Ethnology • Vol/Iss. 17 • Published In • Pages: 439-448 •
By Ember, Carol R.
Abstract
| Sample Used | Coded Data | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnographic Atlas (EA) |
| Hypothesis | Supported |
|---|---|
| Hunter-gatherers are typically bilocal (440). | Not Supported |
| Gathering is the most important subsistence activity among hunter-gatherers (440). | Not Supported |
| Among hunter-gatherers, women contribute more to subsistence than men (441). | Not Supported |
| Most hunter-gatherers are peaceful (443). | Not Supported |
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