Women's occupational opportunities: a cross-cultural test

Behavior Science Research • Vol/Iss. 23 • Published In • Pages: 205-233 •
By Naroll, Maud, Naroll, Frada, Naroll, Raoul

Abstract

A brief review of research on women's status is presented. Predictions are tested about women's choice of occupation in relation to levels of social complexity.

Samples

Sample Used Coded Data Comment
HRAF Collection of Ethnography (paper/fiche)CombinationUsed simple societies from Naroll's (1970) War, Stress, and Culture Sample. Researchers coded own occupation variables and used Naroll's Social Development Index.

Hypotheses (2)

HypothesisSupported
In simple societies, women will have less occupational choice than men (207)Supported
Social complexity will be positively associated with greater occupational choice for women (207)Not Supported
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