Toward a theory of the status of women
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 75 • Published In • Pages: 1682-1700 •
By Sanday, Peggy Reeves
Hypothesis
Agricultural type and intensity will be curvilinearly related to women's contribution to subsistence; women will contribute the least in societies without agriculture and with intensive agriculture (1691).
Note
Provided is a plot of type/intensity of agriculture vs. average percent of women's contribution to subsistence.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Formal Test | Claimed supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Type And Intensity | Independent | Tillage |
| Female Contribution To Subsistence | Dependent | Division Of Labor By Gender |