Aggression among children in four cultures

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Issues concerning aggressive behavior in children of four nonindustrial cultures are discussed. Belize, Nepal, Kenya and American Samoa were compared, and aggression among boys was more frequent than that among females, moreover, such behavior was more frequent in the patrilineal cultures. The presence of a parent tended to be associated with less aggression.

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Reflection of women's status in speech frequency: A four-culture study

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A study aims to discover whether women's speech frequency in the home setting that is, in the sphere of their greatest influence would be affected by their gender status. Results reveal that overall higher status for women is accompanied by greater relative frequency of speaking by mothers.

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Climate and the consonant-vowel (CV) syllable: a replication within language families

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This article examines the relationship between climate temperature and the development of consonant-vowel (CV) syllable. Topics addressed include the higher CV rates in warmer climates and the lower CV frequency in languages with writing systems.

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