Female status and cultural evolution: a study in ethnographer bias

Behavior Science Research • Vol/Iss. 11 • Published In 1976 • Pages: 168-212 •

By Divale, William Tulio

Abstract

Considers the effect of data quality and gender of ethnographer on the relationship between female status and cultural complexity. Suggest that data quality controls clarify the nature of the relationship.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
HRAF Collection of Ethnography (paper/fiche)	Combination	Uses cases reported by Simmons (1937)

Hypotheses (1)
Hypothesis	Supported
"Societies observed by females or by males who worked under optimal field conditions [ethnographer spent at least one year in the field and spoke the native language] indicate that female status is equal to male status or only slightly below as societal complexity increases" (194)	Supported

Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: mas

Female status and cultural evolution: a study in ethnographer bias

Behavior Science Research • Vol/Iss. 11 • Published In 1976 • Pages: 168-212 • Cite

By Divale, William Tulio

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (1)

Behavior Science Research • Vol/Iss. 11 • Published In 1976 • Pages: 168-212 •