The sexual division of labor and the value of children
Behavior Science Research • Vol/Iss. 19 • Published In • Pages: 159-185 •
By Bradley, Candice
Hypothesis
The value of children (male or female) will be higher if, on important subsistence tasks, children provide assistance to the adults that perform those tasks (170).
Note
A log-linear analysis was used. Division of labor in agriculture was also tested, but not found to be significant.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Division Of Labor In Animal Husbandry | Association | Domesticated Animals, Division Of Labor By Gender |
| Evaluation Of Boys | Association | Status Of Children |
| Evaluation Of Girls | Association | Status Of Children |