Trade and matrilineality: a hypothesis based on world-systems theory

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 28 • Published In 1994 • Pages: 99-110 •

By Peregrine, Peter N.

Abstract

This article investigates whether trade with a world-system influences descent and residence rules in non-state societies. Data suggest that involvement in the capitalist world economy is associated with matrilineal forms of descent and residence, likely because men will be encouraged to leave their communities to participate in trade labor.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Standard Cross Cultural Sample (SCCS)	Other Researchers

Hypotheses (2)
Hypothesis	Supported
Matrilineal forms of descent will be positively associated with the introduction of trade in a world-system (101, 105).	Supported
Matrilocal residence is positively associated with the introduction of new trade relations with a world-system (101, 105-6).	Supported

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Trade and matrilineality: a hypothesis based on world-systems theory

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 28 • Published In 1994 • Pages: 99-110 • Cite

By Peregrine, Peter N.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (2)

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 28 • Published In 1994 • Pages: 99-110 •