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Some impressions of family life in Tsolo (Transkei)


FR Ames
WG Daynes

Abstract

A preliminary survey of the pattern of family relationships among the Xhosa in Tsolo (Transkei) has been done in order to draw the attention of doctors, especially psychiatrists, to the changes that are occurring as a result of the transition from rural to industrial living. Some of the striking trends found are increasing assertiveness of the women, emasculation of the men and a move away from the traditional close mothering of children. A plea is made for medical awareness and systematic, scientific study of these phenomena.

S. Afr. Med. J., 48, 1961 (1974)

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