Male dominance and female autonomy: domestic authority in matrilineal societies

HRAF Press • New Haven • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Schlegel, Alice

Hypothesis

"I hypothesize that co-wife jealousy is associated with husband authority, as wives compete for access to the center of power in the home" (23)

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Coefficient of contingencySupportedp<.05.36UNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Co-wife JealousyUNKNOWNPolygamy
Domestic Authority TypeUNKNOWNHousehold