A holocultural study of societal organization and modes of marriage: a general evolutionary model
HRAF • New Haven • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Evascu, Thomas L.
Hypothesis
"[Mode of marriage is related to subsistence]: brideservice is related to hunting and gathering . . . bridewealth relates to horticulture, extensive agriculture and pastoralism . . . and dowry is related to intensive agriculture and industrialism" (177-188)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | Supported | p<.001 | .93 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Mode Of Marriage (compensation) | Association | Mode Of Marriage |
| Subsistence Pattern | Association | Tillage, Diet, Production And Supply |