Menstrual taboos and the importance of hunting

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 84 • Published In • Pages: 901-903 •
By Kitahara, Michio

Abstract

This study suggests that animals' avoidance of human menstrual odor could be a factor affecting menstrual taboos in societies that depend on hunting. Results indicate a significant, positive relationship between dependence on hunting and menstrual taboos.

Samples

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

Hypotheses (1)

HypothesisSupported
Dependence on hunting as a source of food supply will be associated with menstrual taboos (902).Supported
Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Kate Cummings  Megan Farrer