The conditions favoring matrilocal versus patrilocal residence
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 73 • Published In • Pages: 571-594 •
By Ember, Melvin, Ember, Carol R.
Hypothesis
". . . conditions that enhance the status of males are polygyny, moveable property such as herds or slaves or money, multilocal political integration, and warfare . . . [and] each . . . should predict male localization" (576)
Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phi coefficient | Supported | p<.001 | .28 | UNKNOWN |
Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
---|---|---|
Multilocal Political Integration | Independent | Territorial Organization |
Polygyny | Independent | Polygamy |
Presence Of Large Domesticated Animals | Independent | Domesticated Animals |
Residence (male Localization) | Dependent | Residence |
Slaves | Independent | Slavery |
Warfare | Independent | War |