The politics of reproductive ritual
University of California Press • Berkeley, CA • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Paige, Jeffery M., Paige, Karen
Hypothesis
Patrilocality, polygyny, postpartum taboo, and exclusive mother-child sleeping arrangements are positively associated with sex segregation practices (243).
Note
A test of Whiting's castration anxiety hypothesis, the only significant correlation with segregation by sex occurred was in the negative direction, with circumcision (p < 0.01, r = -0.46).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson's r | Not Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Circumcision | Dependent | NONE |
| Mother-child Exclusive Sleeping | Dependent | NONE |
| Patrilocal Residence | Dependent | NONE |
| Polygyny | Dependent | NONE |
| Postpartum Taboo | Dependent | NONE |
| Sexual Segregation | Independent | NONE |