A cross cultural survey of some sex differences in socialization

Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology • Vol/Iss. 55(3) • American Psychological Association • Washington Dc • Published In • Pages: 327-332 •
By Barry III, Herbert, Bacon, Margaret K., Child, Irvin L.

Hypothesis

"Large sex difference in socialization is associated with an economy that places high premium on the superior strength and superior development of motor skills requiring strength which characterize the male" (330)

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Phi coefficientSupportedp<.05.43Two-tailed

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Fishing UnimportantUNKNOWNDiet
Grain Rather Than Root Crops GrownUNKNOWNTillage, Cereal Agriculture, Vegetable Production
Large Animals HuntedUNKNOWNHunting And Trapping
Large Or Milking AnimalsUNKNOWNDomesticated Animals, Dairying
Nomadic ResidenceUNKNOWNSettlement Patterns
Sex Difference In SocializationUNKNOWNSocialization