Evolution of initiation rites during the Austronesian dispersal
Science Progress • Vol/Iss. 104(3) • SAGE Publications • • Published In • Pages: 1-16 •
By Bentley, R. Alexander , Moritz, William R. , Ruck, Damian J. , O'Brien, Michael J.
Hypothesis
Male and female initiation rites co-evolved in Austronesian societies.
Note
Hypothesis tested transition rate between initiation rites. Male-only rites would emerge from male and female rites states, while transition to female-only rites never occurred.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reversible-Jump Markov Chain Monte Carlo | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Evolution of Initiation Rites | UNKNOWN | History And Culture Change, Puberty And Initiation |