Living quarter arrangements in polygyny and circumcision and segregation of males at puberty
Ethnology • Vol/Iss. 13 • Published In • Pages: 401-413 •
By Kitahara, Michio
Hypothesis
". . . a long post-partum sexual taboo could become instrumental in increasing the possibility of circumcision and/or segregation only when it is present in societies having separate living quarters for co-wives" (408)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | p<.005 | UNKNOWN | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Long Postpartum Taboo | UNKNOWN | General Sex Restrictions |
| Male Circumcision And/or Segregation At Puberty | UNKNOWN | Body Alterations, Puberty And Initiation |
| Separate Living Quarter For Each Co-wife | UNKNOWN | Polygamy |