Animals in folklore: a cross-cultural study of their relation to the status of women

Michigan Academician • Vol/Iss. 18 • Published In 1986 • Pages: 175-183 •

By Johnson, Mary A.

Abstract

A test of theory that gender assigned to animal characters in folklore will be associated with character traits based on gender status. Post facto theory for findings is presented.

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

Hypotheses (2)
Hypothesis	Supported
Women's status will be negatively associated with the appearance in folklore of animals accorded male status and characteristics of ingelligence, authority and strength (175)	Not Supported
Male animal characters are more likely to be portrayed with high intelligence (181)	Supported

Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Kate Cummings

Animals in folklore: a cross-cultural study of their relation to the status of women

Michigan Academician • Vol/Iss. 18 • Published In 1986 • Pages: 175-183 • Cite

By Johnson, Mary A.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (2)

Michigan Academician • Vol/Iss. 18 • Published In 1986 • Pages: 175-183 •