Violence Against Women: A Cross-cultural Analysis for Africa
Economica • Vol/Iss. 88 • Wiley-Blackwell • New Jersey • Published In • Pages: 70-104 •
By Alesina, Alberto, Brioschi, Benedetta, La Ferrara, Eliana
Hypothesis
Intimate partner violence, and the acceptance of it, will be correlated with women working outside the home.
Note
Acceptance of IPV by both men and women appears to have an insignificant negative association with women working outside the home.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary least squares regression | Supported for actual violence; not for acceptance of violence | p<0.01 | 0.138 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Intimate partner violence | Dependent | Ingroup Antagonisms, Family Relationships |
| Woman Working | Independent | Division Of Labor By Gender, Gender Roles And Issues |