Spread of cattle led to the loss of matrilineal descent in Africa: a coevolutionary analysis
Proceedings of the Royal Society of London B: Biological Sciences • Vol/Iss. 270(1532) • The Royal Society • • Published In • Pages: 2425-2433 •
By Holden, Clare Janki, Mace, Ruth
Hypothesis
In past Bantu-speaking cultures, matriliny and cattle will have a relationship
Note
Results show a significant negative relationship between matriliny and cattle. No evidence that patriliny and cattle-keeping coevolved.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phylogenetic comparison | Supported | p= 0.02 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Matriliny | Dependent | Rule Of Descent, Lineages |
| Patriliny | Dependent | Rule Of Descent, Lineages |
| Cattle | Independent | Pastoral Activities |