Diversity and homogeneity in world societies
HRAF Press • New Haven, CT • Published In • Pages: 190 •
By Bourguignon, Erika, Greenbaum, Lenora
Hypothesis
Prevalence of polygyny will vary according to world region (57).
Note
Overall, polygamy is permitted in 84% of all societies. 99% of societies in Africa practice some sort of polygyny, followed by North America (86%), South America (79%), East Eurasia (78%), the Insular Pacific (76%), and the Circum-Mediterranean (62%).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison of percentages | Support claimed | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Polygyny | Dependent | Mode Of Marriage |
| World Region | Independent | Identification, Location |