The cultural consequences of female contribution to subsistence
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 88 • Published In • Pages: 124-150 •
By Schlegel, Alice, Barry III, Herbert
Hypothesis
Women’s contribution to subsistence will be positively associated with polygyny, exogamy, bridewealth, postpartum sex taboo, girls’ socialization for industriousness, positive evaluation of females, and premarital sexual permissiveness (145-7)
Note
Women's contribution to subsistence is negatively associated with cultural complexity.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correlation | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Bridewealth | Dependent | Mode Of Marriage |
| Cultural Complexity | Association | NONE |
| Exogamy | Dependent | Residence |
| Female Contribution To Subsistence | Independent | Division Of Labor By Gender |
| Girl's Socialization For Industriousness | Dependent | Transmission Of Cultural Norms |
| Polygyny | Dependent | Polygamy |
| Postpartum Sex Taboo | Dependent | Postnatal Care |
| Premarital Sexual Permissiveness | Dependent | Premarital Sex Relations |
| Evaluation Of Females | Dependent | NONE |