Population structure of the Jirels: patterns of mate choice.

Abstract excerpt

The influence of mating practices on genetic structure has been an area of great interest for anthropologists. In this paper, the techniques of potential mates analysis are employed to explore the mating patterns observed among the Jirels, a tribal population of eastern Nepal. Genealogical, anthropometric, dermatoglyphic, and demographic data for members of seven Jirel villages are used. Potential mate pools for...

Topics

• Age Factors
• Anthropometry
• Chi-Square Distribution
• Dermatoglyphics
• Ethnicity
• Female
• Genetics, Population
• Humans
• Male
• Marriage
• Nepal
• Pedigree