The Persistence of Female Political Power in Africa
National Bureau of Economic Research Working Paper Series • Vol/Iss. No. 33838 • JOUR • • Published In • Pages: 1-60 •
By Anderson, Siwan , du Plessis, Sophia, Parsa, Sahar, Robinson, James A.
Hypothesis
Matrilineality is a significant positive factor for female political power in centralized states.
Note
The relationship is not robust to the inclusion of additional covariates.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLS (Ordinary Least Squares) regression | Partially Supported | p < 0.10 | 0.159 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Presences of Matrilineality | Independent | Family, Polygamy, Transmission Of Cultural Norms |
| Historical Female in Political Power | Dependent | Community Heads, Political Behavior |