A cross-cultural study of female initiation rites
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 65 • Published In • Pages: 837-853 •
By Brown, Judith K.
Hypothesis
"In societies practicing patrilocal residence, in which there is also an exclusive mother-infant sleeping arrangement, female initiation rites will subject the initiate to extreme pain in the form of a genital operation or extensive tattooing" (843)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Mother-child Sleeping Arrangements | UNKNOWN | Child Care |
| Painful Female Initiation Rites | UNKNOWN | Puberty And Initiation |
| Patrilocal Residence | UNKNOWN | Residence |