A Cross-Cultural Summary: Male Initiation Rites
HRAF Press • New Haven, Connecticut • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Textor, Robert B.
Hypothesis
In societies where the kin group is patrilineal or double-descent over matrilineal, male genital operations will be a part of initiation rites (379, 190).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher's Exact Test | Supported | p = .027 | Phi = .500 | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Kin Group | Association | Kin Groups |
| Male Genital Operations | Association | Body Alterations |