The nature of exogamy in relation to cross-allegiance/alliance of social units

Behavior Science Research • Vol/Iss. 4 • Published In 1979 • Pages: 255-276 •

By Kang, Gay Elizabeth

Abstract

This study tests a common theory that predicts a positive relationship between exogamy and cross-allegiances between social units. Results did not support this prediction. Cross-allegiances were only weakly related to cross-cousin marriage.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
HRAF Collection of Ethnography (paper/fiche)	Researchers Own

Hypotheses (5)
Hypothesis	Supported
Exogamy will be positively associated with cross-allegiance/ alliance between exogamous groups (262).	Not Supported
In a subsample of societies with either high social complexity or low social complexity, exogamy will be positively associated with cross-allegiance/ alliance between exogamous groups (262).	Not Supported
Marital residence will be associated with cross-allegiance between intra-societal units (269).	Not Supported
Economic exchange at marriage will be associated with cross-allegiance between intra-societal units (269).	Not Supported
Cross-cousin marriage will be associated with cross-allegiance between intra-societal units (269).	Partially supported

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The nature of exogamy in relation to cross-allegiance/alliance of social units

Behavior Science Research • Vol/Iss. 4 • Published In 1979 • Pages: 255-276 • Cite

By Kang, Gay Elizabeth

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (5)

Behavior Science Research • Vol/Iss. 4 • Published In 1979 • Pages: 255-276 •