A Test of an Evolutionary Hypothesis of Violence Against Women: The Case of Sex Ratio

Letters on Evolutionary Behavioral Science • Vol/Iss. 8(1) • LEBS • • Published In • Pages: 1-3 •
By Stone, Emily A.

Hypothesis

The frequency of rape and wife beating are correlated with warfare (2).

Note

Not supportive of culture of violence theory.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
UNKNOWNNot Supportedp > .05r = 0.23; r = 0.06two-tailed

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Frequency Of RapeDependentSex And Marital Offenses
WarfareIndependentInstigation Of War, Warfare
Wife BeatingDependentIngroup Antagonisms