Global phylogenetic analysis reveals multiple origins and correlates of genital mutilation/cutting

Female genital mutilation/cutting is associated with male genital mutilation/cutting.

FGM/C originates almost exclusively in societies already practicing MGM/C.

Test
Test Name	Support	Significance	Coefficient	Tail
Correlated Evolution	Supported	`UNKNOWN`	`UNKNOWN`	`UNKNOWN`

Variables
Variable Name	Variable Type	OCM Term(s)
Female genital mutilation/cutting	`UNKNOWN`	Body Alterations
Male genital mutilation/cutting	`UNKNOWN`	Body Alterations

Main Author	Published Year	Hypothesis	Supported	Variables Tested
Šaffa, Gabriel	2022	Occurrences of genital mutilation/cutting will be phylogenetically clumped.	Supported	9	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Šaffa, Gabriel	2022	Genital mutilation/cutting is associated with scarification.	Not supported	9	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Šaffa, Gabriel	2022	Genital mutilation/cutting is associated with more restrictions on sexual behavior.	Partially Supported (see note)	10	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Šaffa, Gabriel	2022	Genital mutilation/cutting is associated with the presence of co-wives living separately.	Supported	8	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Šaffa, Gabriel	2022	Genital mutilation/cutting is associated with patrilocality and patrilineality.	Supported	9	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author