Same-sex competition and sexual conflict expressed through witchcraft accusations

Scientific Reports • Vol/Iss. 12(1) • Nature Portfolio • London • Published In • Pages: 1-13 •
By Peacey, Sarah, Campbell, Olympia L. K., Mace, Ruth

Hypothesis

Accusations of witchcraft will be more likely to target women in societies where polygyny is common.

Note

Ref: limited polygyny.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Odds RatioNot supported95% Confidence IntervalOR: 0.97, CI: 0.56-1.67NA

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Gender of Witchcraft AccusationsAssociatedInformal In-group Justice, Sorcery, Gender Roles And Issues
Polygyny PresenceAssociatedPolygamy