Male genital mutilation: an adaptation to sexual conflict

Evolution and Human Behavior Vol/Iss. 29 Published In Pages: 149-164
By Wilson, Christopher G.

Hypothesis

Polygyny is positively associated with male genital mutilation (153-154)

Note

Also significant for revised PSF (rho=.38, p<.01)

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Spearman's rhoSupportedp<.0010.30UNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Male Genital MutilationDependentBody Alterations
PolygynyIndependentPolygamy