Female puberty rites: reconsideration and speculation

Adolescence • Vol/Iss. 18 • Published In 1983 • Pages: 957-964 •

By Kitahara, Michio

Abstract

Brown's (1963) three hypotheses on female puberty rites were tested. After presenting an adjustment for data quality control, the author demonstrates that Brown's (1963) relationships became insignificant. Female physiology as symbolized by menstruation is suggested as a better predictor for female puberty rites.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Standard Cross Cultural Sample (SCCS)	Other Researchers	Schlegel and Barry 1979; Murdock and Wilson 1972; Barry and Paxton 1971; Whyte 1978

Hypotheses (4)
Hypothesis	Supported
Societies with matrilocal or ambilocal residence will be positively associated with female puberty rites.	Not Supported
The presence of both mother-child sleeping and patrilocality will be positively associated with painful female puberty rites	Not Supported
Female subsistence contribution will be positively associated with female puberty rites.	Not Supported
Menstrual taboos will be positively associated with female puberty rites.	Supported

Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Kate Cummings Jessie Cohen

Female puberty rites: reconsideration and speculation

Adolescence • Vol/Iss. 18 • Published In 1983 • Pages: 957-964 • Cite

By Kitahara, Michio

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (4)

Adolescence • Vol/Iss. 18 • Published In 1983 • Pages: 957-964 •