On the origins of gender roles: Women and the plough
The Quarterly Journal of Economics • Vol/Iss. 128(2) • Oxford University Press • • Published In • Pages: 469-530 •
By Alesina, Alberto, Giuliano, Paola, Nunn, Nathan
Hypothesis
Adoption of the plough is positively correlated with an environment suitable for the cultivation of plough-positive cereals, but not with plough-negative cereals (516).
Note
Includes historical and contemporary controls.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple regression | Supported | p < 0.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Plough Cultivation | Dependent | Tillage |
| Plough-Positive Environemnt | Independent | Location, Soil |