Being in charge: older women and their younger female kin
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology • Vol/Iss. 9 • Published In • Pages: 231-254 •
By Brown, Judith K., Subbaiah, Perla, Sarah, Therese
Hypothesis
"In those societies in which women make a major contribution to subsistence, food is produced by women working in groups and typically (but not always) an older woman is in charge" (234).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | p<.001 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Of Food Related Activites | Dependent | Food Preparation, Household, Labor And Leisure |
| Women's Contribution To Subsistence | Independent | Annual Cycle, Diet, Division Of Labor By Gender, Food Quest |
| Women's Food Related Behaviors | Dependent | Division Of Labor By Gender, Food Preparation, Household |