A cross-cultural study of female initiation rites
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 65 • American Anthropological Association • • Published In • Pages: 837-853 •
By Brown, Judith K.
Hypothesis
The presence of female initiation rites will be associated with societies in which girls stay in the domestic unit with their mothers 50% or more (matrilocal or bilocal societies)
Note
Chi-square is applied to the whole table, not just to the contrast between matrilocal and bilocal vs. other
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi-square | Supported | p < .001 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Female Initiation Rites | Dependent | Puberty And Initiation |
| Matrilocal Residence | Independent | Residence |
| Bilocal Residence | Independent | Residence |