Preface
1. The Cultural Climacteric
Introduction
Survey of Climacteric Studies
2. The South African Scene
The History of Indian South Africans
The Position of Indian South Africans
Studying Indian South African Women
3. Population Description
Introduction
Population Profile
Social Organization
4. Being a Woman
Introduction
Role Conception and Performance
Image: The Modern Indian South African Woman
Being a Woman
5. Lifestyles and Life Course
Introduction
Self-Concept
Life Events
Role Satisfaction
Coping Behavior
Life Cycle Perceptions
6. Perspectives on Health
Introduction
Profile of Health
Family History
Reproductive Health
Post Reproductive Health
Sexuality
Menstruation
7. The Menopause
Introduction
Information Concerning Menopause
Expectations Concerning Menopause
Experiencing the Menopause
Cognition
Behavioral
8. Conclusion
Appendix
References
Indexes