Female physiology and female puberty rites
Ethos • Vol/Iss. 12 • Published In • Pages: 132-150 •
By Kitahara, Michio
Hypothesis
Among groups without puberty rites in Africa, Circim-Mediterranean, and Insular Pacific, there is a negative association between extent of menstrual taboos and presence of community-wide exclusive male groups.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tau-b | Not Supported | Not Significant | tau-b=-.591 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Community-wide Exclusive Male Groups | Dependent | Social Relationships And Groups |
| Menstrual Taboos | Independent | Menstruation |