Diversity and homogeneity in world societies
HRAF Press • New Haven, CT • Published In • Pages: 190 •
By Bourguignon, Erika, Greenbaum, Lenora
Hypothesis
Stratification among freemen will vary according to world region (47).
Note
Stratification among freemen is nonexistent in 47% of African, 60% of North American, and 77% of South American societies. Incidence of wealth distinction without social classes is lowest among South American (11%) and highest among East Eurasian (30%) societies. Stratification of two distinct classes exists in 36% of African and 32% of Circum-Mediterranean and Insular Pacific Societies. Complex stratification occurs almost exclusively in the Circum-Mediterranean (35%) and East Eurasia (22%).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison of percentages | Support claimed | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Social Stratification | Dependent | Classes |
| World Region | Independent | Identification, Location |