A cross-cultural study of female initiation rites
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 65 • American Anthropological Association • • Published In • Pages: 837-853 •
By Brown, Judith K.
Hypothesis
The presence of female initiation rites will be associated with societies in which females make a significant contribution to subsistence activities
Note
A significant female contribution to subsistence activities occurs when the relative contribution of women is above the median (849). Support for this hypothesis suggests that "when women make a notable contribution to the subsistence activities of their society, female initiation rites are celebrated to assure the competence of the young girl (849)."
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi-square | Supported | p < .05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Female Contribution To Subsistence | Independent | Division Of Labor By Gender |
| Female Initiation Rites | Dependent | Puberty And Initiation |