Bride theft and raiding for wives in cross-cultural perspective

Anthropological Quarterly Vol/Iss. 71 Published In Pages: 238-252
By Ayres, Barbara

Hypothesis

"The presence of status differentials within the society which are based upon birth, wealth or occupation is not shown to be related to bride theft" (242-243)

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Chi squareNot Supportedabove .10UNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Bride TheftDependentMode Of Marriage
Class StratificationIndependentClasses