Height and sexual dimorphism of stature among human societies

American Journal of Physical Anthropology • Vol/Iss. 53 • Published In 1980 • Pages: 441-456 •

By Gray, J. Patrick, Wolfe, Linda D.

Abstract

This article explores the relationship between sexual dimorphism of stature and variables of marriage, diet, subsistence and environment. Significant associations were found between security and plentifulness of food supply, protein availability, and sexual dimorphism of stature.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Other	Researchers Own
Ethnographic Atlas (EA)	Other Researchers

Hypotheses (6)
Hypothesis	Supported
Polygyny will be associated with greater sexual dimorphism of stature (443).	Not Supported
The presence of milking herds will be associated with increased male and female stature (446).	Supported
Protein availability will be associated with sexual dimorphism of stature (453).	Supported
Security and plentifulness of food supply will be associated with sexual dimorphism of stature (452).	Supported
A smaller male stature will be associated with smaller settlement sizes (452).	Supported
Colder climates will be associated with lower male height (452).	Supported

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Height and sexual dimorphism of stature among human societies

American Journal of Physical Anthropology • Vol/Iss. 53 • Published In 1980 • Pages: 441-456 • Cite

By Gray, J. Patrick, Wolfe, Linda D.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (6)

American Journal of Physical Anthropology • Vol/Iss. 53 • Published In 1980 • Pages: 441-456 •