A cross cultural study of menstrual taboos
Cross-Cultural Approaches • HRAF Press • New Haven • Published In • Pages: 67-94 •
By Stephens, William N.
Hypothesis
"the extensiveness of menstrual taboos observed in a primitive society is determined to a significant extent by the average intensity of castration anxiety felt by men [as measured by frequency of genital injury and severing in folktales]" (69,89)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| comparison of raw scores and percentages | Not Supported | above .10 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Of Genital Injury In Folktales | Independent | Literature |
| Frequency Of Severing In Folktales | Independent | Literature |
| Menstrual Taboos | Dependent | Menstruation |