Monotheism and gender status: a cross-societal study
Social Forces • Vol/Iss. 63 • Published In • Pages: 335-348 •
By Stover, Ronald G., Hope, Christine A.
Hypothesis
Gender inequality predicts monotheism (337)
Note
gender inequality and religious beliefs are significantly related, but MCA analysis does not support causal direction that gender inequality is responsible for monotheism.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple classification analysis | Partially supported | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender Inequality | Independent | Inheritance, Residence |
| Religious Beliefs | Dependent | Spirits And Gods |
| Type Of Subsistence | Independent | Diet |