On the incompatibility of duty and affection: a note on the role of the mother's brother
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 68 • Published In • Pages: 1009-1013 •
By Sweetser, Dorrian Apple
Hypothesis
"[In societies where] jural authority [is] in the hands of the father or his lineage . . . mother's brother [will have] an unequivocally male-mother role [indulgent]" [This hypothesis is taken from Homans and Schneider] (1010)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binomial test | Not Supported | p<.10 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Mother's Brother (role) | Dependent | Kin Relationships |
| Patrilineal-patrilocal Societies | Independent | Rule Of Descent, Lineages |