Monotheism and gender status: a cross-societal study
Social Forces • Vol/Iss. 63 • Published In • Pages: 335-348 •
By Stover, Ronald G., Hope, Christine A.
Hypothesis
Monotheism predicts more gender inequality (336); subsistence also predicts gender inequality
Note
Both monotheism and subsistence both are related to gender inequality (R-squared is .16), but monotheism was expected to be a causal factor and this causal relationship is not supported.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple classification analysis | Partially supported | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender Inequality | Dependent | Inheritance, Residence |
| Monotheism | Independent | Spirits And Gods |
| Type Of Subsistence | Independent | Diet |