Diversity and homogeneity in world societies
HRAF Press • New Haven, CT • Published In • Pages: 190 •
By Bourguignon, Erika, Greenbaum, Lenora
Hypothesis
Duration of postpartum sex taboo will vary according to world region (59).
Note
67% of societies in Africa impose a postpartum sex taboo of more than one year, while the taboo in 44% of societies in East Eurasia is less than one month. 40% or more of societies in the Circum-Mediterranean, Insular Pacific, and North and South America impose taboos of between one month and one year.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison of percentages | Support claimed | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| World Region | Independent | Identification, Location |
| Duration of Postpartum Sex Taboo | Dependent | General Sex Restrictions, Postnatal Care |