A cross-cultural study of female initiation rites
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 65 • Published In • Pages: 837-853 •
By Brown, Judith K.
Hypothesis
Societies in which girls remain in the domestic unit with their mothers 50 percent or more (matirlocal or bilocal) are positively associated with presence of female initiation rites (840)
Note
Chi-square is applied to whole table, not just to the contrast between matrilocal and bilocal vs. other.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi-square | UNKNOWN | p<.001 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Female Initiation Rites | Dependent | Puberty And Initiation |
| Matrilocal Or Bilocal Residence | Independent | Material Not Relevant |