Where do cultures come from?

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 40 • Published In • Pages: 152-176 •
By Kanazawa, Satoshi

Abstract

This article explores how the evolutionary psychological perspective explains cultural universals and variations. This framework is then used to test whether wealth affects parents' preferences of sons or daughters on an individual and national level. Results suggest that wealthier individuals and wealthier nations prefer sons to daughters.

Samples

Sample Used Coded Data Comment
OtherResearchers OwnThe World Values Survey

Hypotheses (2)

HypothesisSupported
Wealthier individuals will prefer sons over daughters (152).Supported
The wealthier a nation is, the more cultural norms and values wil favor sons (167).Supported
Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Kate Cummings  Megan Farrer