Socioeconomic complexity, socialization, and political differentiation: a cross-cultural study

Ethos • Vol/Iss. 9 • Published In 1981 • Pages: 217-247 •

By Ross, Marc Howard

Abstract

This article examines structural and dispositional explanations for complexity of political institutions. Analysis suggests that both socioeconomic organization and socialization variables are useful in understanding the concentration, specialization, and centralization of political power, but socioeconomic organization variables have stronger associations.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Standard Cross Cultural Sample (SCCS)	Combination

Hypotheses (2)
Hypothesis	Supported
Concentration of political power will be associated with socioeconomic complexity, socialization for obedience versus self-reliance, imposed social control, and father’s role in childrearing (235).	Partially supported
Political specialization will be associated with socioeconomic complexity, socialization for obedience versus self-reliance, imposed social control, and father’s role in childrearing (235).	Partially supported

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Socioeconomic complexity, socialization, and political differentiation: a cross-cultural study

Ethos • Vol/Iss. 9 • Published In 1981 • Pages: 217-247 • Cite

By Ross, Marc Howard

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (2)

Ethos • Vol/Iss. 9 • Published In 1981 • Pages: 217-247 •