A Test of an Evolutionary Hypothesis of Violence against Women: The Case of Sex Ratio
Letters on Evolutionary Behavioral Science • Vol/Iss. 8(1) • Human Behavior and Evolution Society of Japan • • Published In • Pages: 1-3 •
By Stone, Emily A.
Hypothesis
Frequency of warfare will be negatively associated with a high male-to-female sex ratio. (2)
Note
More warfare occurs in societies with more women than men. Retest of Ember's (1974) hypothesis.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearman's rho | Supported | p < 0.05 | r = -0.26 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Of Warfare | Dependent | Instigation Of War, Warfare |
| Male-to-Female Sex Ratio | Independent | Composition Of Population |