Factors in the division of labor by sex: a cross-cultural analysis
Ethnology • Vol/Iss. 12 • Published In • Pages: 203-225 •
By Murdock, George Peter, Provost, Caterina
Hypothesis
". . . manufacturing activities tend strongly to be assigned to males when the materials processed are hard or tough . . . but to females when the raw materials are soft or pliable . . ." (211-212)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison of raw scores | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Of Raw Material | Independent | Leather, Textiles, And Fabrics |
| Sex Allocation Of Technological Activity | Dependent | Division Of Labor By Gender |