1. From spinsters to singles -- 2. Individuality, autonomy and women -- 3. The making of a 'single woman' -- 4. Excursion into the public sphere -- 5. Excursion into the private sphere -- 6. Partnerships and sexuality -- 7. On being single -- 8. Independence -- 9. Marginality -- Appendix: the interviewees.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-217) and index.