A Test of an Evolutionary Hypothesis of Violence Against Women: The Case of Sex Ratio

Letters on Evolutionary Behavioral Science Vol/Iss. 8(1) LEBS Published In Pages: 1-3
By Stone, Emily A.

Hypothesis

Sex ratio is positively correlated with the frequency of rape (2).

Note

Consistent with Functional Violence Hypothesis.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
UNKNOWNMarginally Supportedp < .10r = .64UNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Frequency Of RapeDependentSex And Marital Offenses
Sex RatioIndependent Composition Of Population