Female of the species
Columbia University Press • New York • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Martin, M. Kay, Voorhies, Barbara
Hypothesis
Matrilineal descent will be positively associated with female contribution to subsistence and negatively associated with dependence on cultivation (219).
Note
64% of matrilineal horticultural societies assign cultivative tasks exclusively to women, and depend on cultivation for an average of 55% of their diets. 50% of patrilineal horticultural societies assign cultivative tasks exclusively to women, and depend on cultivation for an average of 68% of their diets.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison of percentages | Partial support claimed | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Female Contribution To Subsistence | Dependent | Division Of Labor By Gender |
| Male Contribution To Subsistence | Dependent | Diet, Division Of Labor By Gender |
| Matrilineal Descent | Independent | Rule Of Descent |
| Dependence on Cultivation | Dependent | Diet, Tillage |