On the origin and extension of the incest taboo
Behavior Science Research • Vol/Iss. 10(4) • Sage Journals • • Published In • Pages: 249-281 •
By Ember, Melvin
Hypothesis
Childhood familiarity theory predicts that the more community endogamy, the more likely the prohibition of first-cousin marriage.
Note
Degree of exogamy here is being used as a proxy for childhood familiarity – i.e. in endogamous communities, cousins would be more familiar than in exogamous communities.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Not Supported | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Of Community Exogamy | Independent | Regulation Of Marriage |
| Prohibition Of First Cousin Marriage | Dependent | Regulation Of Marriage |