Diversity and homogeneity in world societies

HRAF Press New Haven, CT Published In Pages: 190
By Bourguignon, Erika, Greenbaum, Lenora

Hypothesis

Prevalence of male genital mutilation will vary according to world region (65).

Note

Male genital mutilation is most prevalent in Circum-Mediterranean (72%) and African (56%) societies, and very rare in all other regions.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Comparison of percentagesSupport claimedUNKNOWNUNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Male Genital MutilationDependentBody Alterations
World RegionIndependentIdentification, Location