Being in charge: older women and their younger female kin
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology • Vol/Iss. 9 • Published In • Pages: 231-254 •
By Brown, Judith K., Subbaiah, Perla, Sarah, Therese
Hypothesis
"In societies where women make a minimal contribution to subsistence, food related activities become elaborated and are carried out within the household with an older woman in charge" (234).
Note
Results were only significant in one of the two samples used. When the samples were combined, results were only significant when the intermediate rating on subsistence was eliminated.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Partially supported | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Of Food Related Activites | Dependent | Food Preparation, Household, Labor And Leisure |
| Women's Contribution To Subsistence | Independent | Annual Cycle, Diet, Division Of Labor By Gender, Food Quest |
| Women's Food Related Behaviors | Dependent | Division Of Labor By Gender, Food Preparation, Household |