Adolescent initiation ceremonies: a cross-cultural code
Ethnology • Published In • Pages: 199-210 •
By Schlegel, Alice, Barry III, Herbert
Hypothesis
In societies with ceremonies for one sex, girls' ceremonies (as opposed to boys) will be negatively associated with initiation prior to genital maturation, undergoing genital operation or experienceing same-sex bonding.
Note
Girls' ceremonies were positively associated with observing taboos and seclusion.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Genital Maturation | Dependent | Ontogenetic Data, Puberty And Initiation |
| Genital Operation | Dependent | Body Alterations, Puberty And Initiation |
| Girls' Initiation Ceremonies | Independent | Puberty And Initiation |
| Same-sex Bonding | Dependent | Friendships |