Spread of cattle led to the loss of matrilineal descent in Africa: a coevolutionary analysis
Proceedings of the Royal Society of London B: Biological Sciences • Vol/Iss. 270(1532) • The Royal Society • • Published In • Pages: 2425-2433 •
By Holden, Clare Janki, Mace, Ruth
Abstract
Sample Used | Coded Data | Comment |
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Other | Bastin et al. (1999) | |
Ethnographic Atlas (EA) |
Hypothesis | Supported |
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In past Bantu-speaking cultures, matriliny and cattle will have a relationship | Supported |
The adoption of cattle will be associated with the loss of matriliny | Supported |
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