The politics of reproductive ritual
University of California Press • Berkeley, CA • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Paige, Jeffery M., Paige, Karen
Hypothesis
Presence and elaborateness of menarcheal ceremonies are negatively associated with strength of fraternal interest groups (109).
Note
Fraternal interest group strength is an index of fraternal interest group size, descent ideology which enforces loyalty, and ability to contract explicit marriage bargains.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson's r | Supported | p < 0.01 | r = -0.44 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Elaborateness of Menarcheal Ceremonies | Independent | NONE |
| Strength of Fraternal Interest Groups | Dependent | NONE |