Demography and childcare in preindustrial societies

Journal of Anthropological Research • Vol/Iss. 47(1) • University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, N.M. • Published In • Pages: 1-37 •
By Hewlett, Barry S.

Hypothesis

Male biased sex ratios will exist in societies where males contribute more calories to the diet than females (23).

Note

This test is exploratory and uses a mixture of precise and estimated measures.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
CorrelationSupportedp<.01UNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Juvenile Sex RatiosDependentDemography
Male Contributions To The DietIndependentGender Status