Correlates of the long post-partum taboo: a cross-cultural study
Current Anthropology • Vol/Iss. 13 • Published In • Pages: 238-249 •
By Saucier, Jean-Francois
Hypothesis
"A long postpartum taboo will be more frequent in societies in which the succession of office of local headman is hereditary" (244)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | p<.005 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Hereditary Headmanship | Independent | Community Heads |
| Long Postpartum Taboo | Dependent | General Sex Restrictions, Postnatal Care |