Living quarter arrangements in polygyny and circumcision and segregation of males at puberty
Ethnology • Vol/Iss. 13 • Published In • Pages: 401-413 •
By Kitahara, Michio
Hypothesis
In polygynous societies, separate living quarters for co-wives and a long postpartum sex taboo are associated with male circumcision and/or segregation at puberty (406-407).
Note
Post-partum sex taboo not significant by itself.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Living Quarters For Co-wives, Separate | Independent Combined | Household, Polygamy, Residence |
| Male Circumcision At Puberty | Dependent | Body Alterations, Puberty And Initiation |
| Male Segregation At Puberty | Dependent | Status Of Adolescents |
| Postpartum Sex Taboo, Length Of | Independent Combined | Postnatal Care |