The ecological-evolutionary typology of human societies and the evolution of social inequality
Sociological Theory • Vol/Iss. 22 • Published In • Pages: 292-314 •
By Nielsen, Francois
Hypothesis
Subsistence type will be significantly associated with class stratification, jurisdictional hierarchy, inheritance of office of local headman, inheritance of property, presence of games of strategy, and polygyny (299-306).
Note
Other variables (population density, technological specialization, slavery, despostism, socialization emphasis on self-reliance and obedience, and maximum harem size were also tested but authors mentioned that p-values were suspect.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Class Stratification | Dependent | NONE |
| Inheritance Of Office Of Local Headman | Dependent | Community Heads |
| Inheritance Of Property | Dependent | Inheritance |
| Jurisdictional Hierarchy | Dependent | Form And Rules Of Government, Territorial Hierarchy |
| Polygyny | Dependent | Polygamy |
| Presence Of Games Of Strategy | Dependent | Games |
| Subsistence Type | Independent | Annual Cycle |