Body pleasure and the origins of violence
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists • Vol/Iss. 31 (29) • Published In • Pages: 10-20 •
By Prescott, James W.
Hypothesis
". . . societies which inflect pain and discomfort upon their infants tend to neglect them . . . [and are] more likely to practice slavery, polygamy, [have aggressive gods, and attribute inferior status to women]" (12)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison of percentages | Supported | p<.01 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Aggressive Gods | Dependent | Spirits And Gods |
| Infant Neglect | Dependent | Infant Care |
| Inferior Status For Women | Dependent | Gender Status, Gender Roles And Issues |
| Pain Inflicted On Infant | Independent | Infant Care |
| Polygyny | Dependent | Polygamy |
| Slavery | Dependent | Slavery |