Twin infanticide: a cross-cultural test of a materialistic explanation

Ethos • Vol/Iss. 1 • Published In • Pages: 405-412 •
By Granzberg, Gary

Abstract

This study investigates a material explanation for the practice of twin infanticide. Empirical analysis suggests that twin infanticide is more likely where women lack sufficient facilities to rear two infants while fulfilling her other responsibilities.
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