Female status and cultural evolution: a study in ethnographer bias
Behavior Science Research • Vol/Iss. 11 • Published In • Pages: 168-212 •
By Divale, William Tulio
Hypothesis
"Societies observed by females or by males who worked under optimal field conditions [ethnographer spent at least one year in the field and spoke the native language] indicate that female status is equal to male status or only slightly below as societal complexity increases" (194)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gamma, tau-c | Supported | p<.05 | tau-c=-.33 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural Evolution | Independent | Sociocultural Trends, Settlement Patterns |
| Female Status | Dependent | Gender Roles And Issues, Gender Status |
| Length Of Stay In The Field--contol Variable | Combined | Identification, Reviews And Critiques |
| Sex Of Ethnographer (control Variable) | Combined | Identification, Reviews And Critiques |
| Speaker Of Native Language (control Variable) | Combined | Practical Preparations Of Fieldwork |