Pain, fear, and circumcision in boys' adolescent initiation ceremonies
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 2017 • Sage • • Published In • Pages: 1-29 •
By Schlegel, Alice, Barry III, Herbert
Hypothesis
Harsh male initiation ceremonies will be associated with exogamy
Note
Societies with harsh rituals differ significantly from societies with no or mild rituals, but the strongest contrast is between societies with general operations and societies with no or mild rituals (20).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple linear chi-squares (4) | Supported | p < .05 for all chi-squares | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Exogamy | Independent | Regulation Of Marriage, Polygamy |
| Type of initiation ceremony | Dependent | Body Alterations, Sodalities, Puberty And Initiation |