Monopolization of information and female status: a cross-cultural test

Article Abstract:

Cross-cultural tests are conducted world-wide and these tests support the hypothesis that monopolization of politically important information is inversely related with female status. Monopolization of politically important information displays a significant negative correlation with such important characteristics of female status as female ownership, high value of female life and absence of physical punishment of wives.

Influence, Political sociology

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Monopolization of knowledge, social inequality, and female status: a cross-cultural study

Article Abstract:

Monopolization of special knowledge and occupations by certain social groups is a powerful force that often shapes social inequality. To illustrate the idea, data on some hunter-gatherer societies where such mechanisms exist in uncomplicated forms are used.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Hunting and gathering societies

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Status of women, female contribution to subsistence, and monopolization of information: further cross-cultural comparisons

Article Abstract:

Some important female status variables are discussed. Since the statement that female status correlates negatively with cultural complexity is generally low, the real relation is much more complicated.

Social evolution

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