Warfare, sex ratio and polygyny
Ethnology • Vol/Iss. 13 • Published In • Pages: 197-206 •
By Ember, Melvin
Hypothesis
"However, when we control on Whiting's predictor, i.e., presence or absence of a long postpartum sex taboo, a strong relationship between high male mortality and polygyny still obtains, in the presence of both a long and a short postpartum sex taboo" (202)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi coefficient | Supported | p<.05 | .52 | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Male Mortality In Warfare | Independent | Mortality, Aftermath Of Combat |
| Polygyny | Dependent | Polygamy |
| Postpartum Taboo (control Factor) | Combined | General Sex Restrictions, Postnatal Care |