Monopolization of information and female status: a cross-cultural test
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 37 • Published In • Pages: 81-86 •
By Artemova, Olga, Korotayev, Andrey V.
Hypothesis
Monopolization of politically important information is correlated with a double standard in regard to extramarital sex (83)
Note
Women are more likely than men to be severely punished for extramarital sex in societies with higher monopolization of information.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodman and Kruskal's gamma, Spearman’s rho | Supported | UNKNOWN | ?= -.48, p= .066 ; ? = -.38, p =.046 | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Double Standard Regarding Extramarital Sex | Dependent | Extramarital Sex Relations |
| Monopolization Of Information | Independent | Community Heads, Community Councils |