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 associated least frequently with monogamy and increasingly frequently with family forms characterized by increasing isolation of the wife from her husband and the rest of the household" (246)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | p<.01 | UNKNOWN | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Isolation Of Wife From Husband | Independent | Polygamy |
| Long Postpartum Taboo | Dependent | General Sex Restrictions, Postnatal Care |