Diversity and homogeneity in world societies
HRAF Press • New Haven, CT • Published In • Pages: 190 •
By Bourguignon, Erika, Greenbaum, Lenora
Hypothesis
Rule of descent will vary according to world region (57).
Note
Most societies in Africa (73%), East Eurasia (70%), and the Circum-Mediterranean (59%) have patrilineal descent patterns. 65% of North American and 75% of South American Societies have cognatic kin groups, while in the Insular Pacific, matrilineal, patrilineal, and cognatic descent are roughly equally represented.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison of percentages | Support claimed | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Rule Of Descent | Dependent | Rule Of Descent |
| World Region | Independent | Identification, Location |