Global phylogenetic analysis reveals multiple origins and correlates of genital mutilation/cutting
Nature Human Behavior • Vol/Iss. 6 • Nature • • Published In • Pages: 635-645 •
By Šaffa, Gabriel, Zrzavý, Jan, Duda, Pavel
Hypothesis
Female genital mutilation/cutting is associated with male genital mutilation/cutting.
Note
FGM/C originates almost exclusively in societies already practicing MGM/C.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correlated Evolution | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Female genital mutilation/cutting | UNKNOWN | Body Alterations |
| Male genital mutilation/cutting | UNKNOWN | Body Alterations |