Sexual division of labor in agriculture
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 86(3) • American Anthropological Association • • Published In • Pages: 568-583 •
By Burton, Michael L., White, Douglas R.
Hypothesis
Population pressure (measured by population density) will be associated with increased male agricultural participation and decreased female agricultural participation (574).
Note
Correlation coefficient, Pearson's R=-.22, between population pressure and female contribution to acticulture. Within the multiple regression, population pressure only has effects in the Old World.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correlation, multiple regression | Not Supported | Not significant | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Female Contribution To Agriculture | Dependent | Division Of Labor By Gender |
| Population Density | Independent | Population |