Female political participation: a cross-cultural explanation

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 88 • Published In 1986 • Pages: 843-858 •

By Ross, Marc Howard

Abstract

This paper explores societal-level mechanisms associated with women’s participation in and exclusion from political life. Analysis suggests there are two statistically independent types of female political participation: involvement in decision-making and the existence of positions controlled by or reserved for women. Multiple regression analysis identifies several social-structural, psychocultural, and behavioral correlates for both types of female political participation and explanatory theory is discussed.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Standard Cross Cultural Sample (SCCS)

Hypotheses (2)
Hypothesis	Supported
Female political activity will be positively associated with internal conflict and warm/affectionate socialization practices and negatively associated with external conflict and fraternal interest group strength (843, 848-9).	Supported
The presence of female controlled organizations and positions will be positively associated with socioeconomic complexity and negatively associated with external conflict and intercommunity marriage (843, 848).	Supported

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Female political participation: a cross-cultural explanation

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By Ross, Marc Howard

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American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 88 • Published In 1986 • Pages: 843-858 •