Likely Electromagnetic Foundations of Gender Inequality
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 57(2-3) • Sage Journals • • Published In • Pages: 239-263 •
By León, Federico R.
Hypothesis
Wet and hot climates are associated with greater gender inequality.
Note
While the regression relationship was significant, it was skewed significantly by Muslim countries. When models were tested using mediation modeling, the best model showed that gender inequality was influenced by wet and hot climate's effects on per capita income, pathogen prevalence, and total fertility rate, though gender inequality and total fertility rate were not related. For more details, see page 248.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepwise regression, Mediation modeling | Partially Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender Inequality | Dependent | Gender Roles And Issues, Gender Status |
| Pathogen Prevalence | Dependent/Independent | Morbidity |
| Total Fertility Rate | Dependent | Birth Statistics |
| Per Capita Income | Dependent/Independent | Production And Supply |
| Wet and Hot Climate | Independent | Climate |