A cross-cultural study of female initiation rites
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 65 • Published In • Pages: 837-853 •
By Brown, Judith K.
Hypothesis
"If one limits the definition of male initiation rites to only those ceremonies characterized by both a genital operation and seclusion, a very strong relationship emerges between these male rites and those female initiation ceremonies which [cause pain to initiate]" (845)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Male Seclusion And Genital Operations | UNKNOWN | Body Alterations, Puberty And Initiation |
| Painful Female Initiation Rites | UNKNOWN | Puberty And Initiation |