Sexually transmitted disease and gender roles: an index of cultural evolution

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 41 • Published In • Pages: 46-65 •
By Mackey, Wade C., Immerman, Ronald S.

Abstract

This article examines the relationship between HIV/AIDS and several parameters of a nation’s demography, including income, mortality, labor, fertility, and homicide rates. Associations were supported by statistical tests. Regional differences are considered; Europe and the Muslim area had lower level of women’s HIV/AIDS infection. Four cultural adaptations to combat STDs are discussed.

Note

This is a cross-national study.

Samples

Sample Used Coded Data Comment
OtherUNAIDS fact sheets, UN Demographic Yearbook, CIA World Factbook

Hypotheses (1)

HypothesisSupported
Rates of women's infection with HIV/AIDS will be positively associated with income, infant mortality, percentage of labor force engaged in agriculture, total fertility rate, and negatively associated with murder/homicide rate (54).Supported
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