Different cultures have different attitudes toward menopause and the
symptoms of menopause. This article discusses research on these
attitudes and suggests that the way menopause is conceptualized is
primarily a function of societal attitudes toward the roles and status
of women, especially mature women. It also presents recommenda
tions for social work research and practice with women in midlife.
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