Menstrual taboos and social rigidity
Cross-Cultural Approaches • HRAF Press • New Haven • Published In • Pages: 95-110 •
By Young, Frank W., Bacdayan, Albert A.
Hypothesis
"If menstrual taboos amount to a form of institutionalized discrimination against women, then we should expect to find them in subcommunities where males are dominant and tightly organized" (100)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison of percentages | Supported | Not Applicable | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Male Solidarity | Independent | Gender Status |
| Menstrual Taboo Elaboration | Dependent | Menstruation |