A Cross-Cultural Summary: Polygyny
HRAF Press • New Haven, Connecticut • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Textor, Robert B.
Hypothesis
In societies that practice female initiation rites, marriages will be polygynous and preferentially sororal (244, 382).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher's Exact Test | Supported | p =.025 | Phi = .389 | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Female Initiation Rites | Association | Puberty And Initiation |
| Polygynous Marriages | Association | Polygamy |