Promiscuity, paternity, and culture

American Ethnologist • Vol/Iss. 5 • Published In 1978 • Pages: 151-159 •

By Greene, Penelope J.

Abstract

This study examines several aspects of human society that are associated with underlying patterns of genetic relationships. Results suggest that paternity certainty (measured by female extramarital promiscuity) is related to kinship terminology systems and marriage systems.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
HRAF Collection of Ethnography (paper/fiche)	Other Researchers

Hypotheses (2)
Hypothesis	Supported
Paternity certainty will be higher in societies that use Eskimo-type kinship terminology systems and lower in societies that use Iroquois-type systems (155).	Supported
Female extramarital promiscuity will be positively associated with endogamous marriage systems (157).	Supported

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Promiscuity, paternity, and culture

American Ethnologist • Vol/Iss. 5 • Published In 1978 • Pages: 151-159 • Cite

By Greene, Penelope J.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (2)

American Ethnologist • Vol/Iss. 5 • Published In 1978 • Pages: 151-159 •