Avunculocality and incest: the development of unilateral cross-cousin marriage and Crow-Omaha kinship systems
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 63 • Published In • Pages: 747-771 •
By Eyde, David B., Postal, Paul M.
Hypothesis
"If the hypothesis that matrilateral cross-cousin marriage is a determinant of Crow systems is true, Crow systems should occur more frequently in societies which are avunculocal than do other systems of terminology" (759)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yule’s Q | Supported | above .10 | .31 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Avunculocality | Independent | Residence |
| Crow Kinship Terminology | Dependent | Kinship Terminology |