Power and sexual fear in primitive societies
Journal of Marriage and the Family • Published In • Pages: 917-926 •
By Eichler, Margrit
Hypothesis
"In cultures in which women contribute above the median to subsistence, the postpartum sex taboo will be shorter than in societies in which women contribute below the median to the subsistence of society" (1.5).
Note
Although there was a significant relationship between these two variables, it was in the opposite direction than expected.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Not Supported | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Female Contribution To Subsistence | Independent | Division Of Labor By Gender |
| Length Of Postpartum Sex Taboo | Dependent | Postnatal Care |