Post-partum sex taboos
Paideuma • Vol/Iss. 13 • Published In • Pages: 143-147 •
By Murdock, George Peter
Hypothesis
"Specifically, the institution of polygyny, by providing alternative sexual outlets for married men with lactating wives, might well make a prolonged post-partum taboo more tolerable to adult males than in societies lacking such an alternative . . ." (145)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison of percentages | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Polygyny | Independent | Polygamy |
| Postpartum Taboo | Dependent | General Sex Restrictions, Postnatal Care |