Correlates of the long post-partum taboo: a cross-cultural study
Current Anthropology • Vol/Iss. 13 • Published In • Pages: 238-249 •
By Saucier, Jean-Francois
Hypothesis
"A long postpartum taboo will be more frequent . . . in societies subsisting mainly on extensive agriculture and horticulture . . . in contrast to societies subsisting mainly on gathering, hunting, fishing, animal husbandry . . . intensive or modern agriculture" (243)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | p<.005 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture And Horticulture | Independent | Mnemonic Devices, Tillage, Diet |
| Long Postpartum Taboo | Dependent | Postnatal Care |