Sacred and profane meanings of blood and alcohol
Journal of Social Psychology • Vol/Iss. 64 • Published In • Pages: 27-43 •
By Klausner, Samuel Z.
Hypothesis
". . . that where blood is considered holy, as indicated by the existence of a severe menstrual taboo, blood will tend not to be used secularly; nor will alcohol, its symbolic equivalent, tend to be drunk heavily in purely secular situations" (39)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi coefficient | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol And Blood Not Used Secularly | UNKNOWN | Alcoholic Beverages |
| Blood Considered Holy | UNKNOWN | Menstruation |