The role of the aged in primitive society
Yale University Press • New Haven • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Simmons, Leo W.
Hypothesis
Domination by old men over family affairs and a corresponding enhancement of their security are accompanied by more complex types of maintenance, a shift from matrilineal to patrilineal descent, and elaboration of government, laws, property rights, and religion (213)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yule’s Q | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Descent | UNKNOWN | Rules Of Descent |
| Elaboration Of Government And Laws | UNKNOWN | Government Activities |
| Elaboration Of Property Rights | UNKNOWN | Changes In Property Rights |
| Elaboration Of Religion | UNKNOWN | Religious Beliefs |
| Family Domination And Security Of Old Men | UNKNOWN | Activities Of The Aged |
| Types Of Maintenance | UNKNOWN | Food Quest |