An Evaluation of Alternative Theories of Matrilocal Versus Patrilocal Residence
- 1 May 1974
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Behavior Science Research
- Vol. 9 (2) , 135-149
- https://doi.org/10.1177/106939717400900202
Abstract
This paper evaluates two alteniative theories of the conditions favoring matrilocality-one proposed by M. Ember and C. R. Ember and the other by Dicale. New cross-cultural evidence relating type of warfare to societal size suggests that warfare is more likely to play a role in determining residence than vice versa, contrary to Dicale's theory. A new model, taking Divale's findings into account, is presented.Keywords
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