Matri-patrilocality and the birth of the first child

Wilson, Suzanne F.

Matri-patrilocality and the birth of the first child

Being Female: Reproduction, Power and Change • Mouton • The Hague • Published In 1975 • Pages: 73-86 •

By Wilson, Suzanne F.

Abstract

The goal of this paper is two-fold: first, a review of some of the suggestions that anthropologists have made to improve classifications of residence is presented. Second, matri-patrilocality is examined in order to illustrate the importance of considering life cycle events in interpretations of residence patterns.

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

Hypotheses (2)
Hypothesis	Supported
Societies in which bride-price is the most important factor validating the marriage will be positively associated with matri-patrilocality (76)	Not Supported
The birth of a first child will be positively associated with matri-patrilocality (82)	Supported

Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Jessie Cohen

Matri-patrilocality and the birth of the first child

Being Female: Reproduction, Power and Change • Mouton • The Hague • Published In 1975 • Pages: 73-86 • Cite

By Wilson, Suzanne F.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (2)

Being Female: Reproduction, Power and Change • Mouton • The Hague • Published In 1975 • Pages: 73-86 •