Scars for war: evaluating alternative signaling explanations for cross-cultural variance in ritual costs
Evolution and Human Behavior • Vol/Iss. 28 • Published In • Pages: 234-247 •
By Sosis, Richard, Kress, Howard C., Boster, James S.
Hypothesis
In polygynous societies, stratification is negatively associated with costly male rites.
Note
Controlling on warfare frequency, stratification in polygynous societies remains a significant negative predictor. Controlling on subsistence type, stratification is not significant.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANOVA | Partially supported | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Male Rites, Costly | Dependent | Puberty And Initiation |
| Stratification | Independent | Social Stratification |