Chapter II. The Seclusion of Girls at Puberty.

§ 1. Seclusion of Girls at Puberty in Africa. § 2. Seclusion of Girls at Puberty in New Ireland, New Guinea, and Indonesia. § 3. Seclusion of Girls at Puberty in the Torres Straits Islands and Northern Australia. § 4. Seclusion of Girls at Puberty among the Indians of North America. § 5. Seclusion of Girls at Puberty among the Indians of South America. § 6. Seclusion of Girls at Puberty in India and Cambodia. § 7. Seclusion of Girls at Puberty in Folk-tales. § 8. Reasons for the Seclusion of Girls at Puberty.