Waiting on empire : a history of Indian travelling ayahs in Britain /

'Waiting on Empire' tells the story of the South Asian women who travelled as ayahs (servants and nannies) in the British empire, but often found themselves abandoned in Britain. It is a unique tale that gives a voice to a largely forgotten group in the historical record.

Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Datta, Arunima
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2023.
Zusammenfassung:
'Waiting on Empire' tells the story of the South Asian women who travelled as ayahs (servants and nannies) in the British empire, but often found themselves abandoned in Britain. It is a unique tale that gives a voice to a largely forgotten group in the historical record.
Umfang:
1 online resource (309 pages)
Anmerkungen:
Also issued in print: 2023.
Zielpublikum:
Specialized.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-194353-3
0-19-266429-8
0-19-266428-X
Schlagworte:
Women household employees > South Asia > History.
Women household employees > South Asia > Social conditions.
Women household employees > Great Britain > History.
Women household employees > Great Britain > Social conditions.
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Economics.
History.
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