Bride theft and raiding for wives in cross-cultural perspective
Anthropological Quarterly • Vol/Iss. 71 • Published In • Pages: 238-252 •
By Ayres, Barbara
Hypothesis
"Although bride theft is somewhat more likely to occur in societies with general polygyny than in societies with limited polygyny or monogamy, the majority (63 percent) of societies with general polygyny do not have bride theft" (241)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Not Supported | above .10 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Bride Theft | Dependent | Mode Of Marriage |
| Form Of Marriage | Independent | Polygamy |