The division of labor by sex and other gender-related variables: an exploratory study

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 24 • Published In • Pages: 29-49 •
By Broude, Gwen J.

Abstract

Drawing on various theories regarding the sexual division of labor, Broude examines the relationship between task differentiation by sex and gender-related behaviors/customs.

Samples

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

Hypotheses (7)

HypothesisSupported
Low task differentiation by sex will be positively associated with equality of male-female status; high task differentiation will be positively associated with high male relative to female status (32).Not Supported
In noncomplex societies, high task differentiation by sex will be positively associated with aloof male-female relationships of a nonsexual nature (32).Not Supported
High task differentiation by sex will be positively associated with a high degree of marital solidarity (32).Not Supported
High task differentiation will be negatively associated with marriage arrangements (33).Supported
High task differentiation will be positively associated with sexualization of male-female relationships (33).Partially supported
High task differentiation will be positively associated with an emphasis on characteristics that differentiate males from females (33).Supported
High task differentiation will be positively associated with socialization for aggression in males (43).UNKNOWN
Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Kate Cummings