Totem and taboo, purity and danger…and fads and fashion in the study of pollution rules
Behavior Science Research • Vol/Iss. 17 • Published In • Pages: 271-287 •
By Carroll, Michael P.
Hypothesis
"Societies characterized by community endogamy [will] be more likely than other societies to be characterized also by relatively severe menstrual taboos" (283).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher’s exact test | Not Supported | Not Significant | phi= .00 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Community Endogamy | Independent | Residence |
| Menstrual Taboos | Dependent | Avoidance And Taboo, Menstruation |