Explaining monogamy and polygyny among foragers and horticulturalists

Hooper, Paul L.

Explaining monogamy and polygyny among foragers and horticulturalists

Working Paper • Department of Anthropology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM • Published In 2006 • Pages: 1-34 •

By Hooper, Paul L.

Abstract

This article tests several hypotheses related to the presence or absence of polygyny. Results suggest a negative relationship between polygyny and male provisioning, and positive relationships between polygyny and warfare, interpersonal aggression, and pathogen stress.

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

Hypotheses (5)
Hypothesis	Supported
There will be a negative association between polygyny and demand for male provisioning (3).	Supported
Variance in male resources (as indicated by stratification and food storage) will be associated with polygyny (2).	Not Supported
Warfare and interpersonal aggression will be positively associated with polygyny (5).	Supported
Pathogen stress will be positively associated with polygyny (5).	Supported
A low male to female sex ratio will be positively associated with polygyny (6).	Not Supported

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Explaining monogamy and polygyny among foragers and horticulturalists

Working Paper • Department of Anthropology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM • Published In 2006 • Pages: 1-34 • Cite

By Hooper, Paul L.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (5)

Working Paper • Department of Anthropology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM • Published In 2006 • Pages: 1-34 •