Miyah. The life of a Javanese woman

Description

This is an intimate portrait of a Javanese woman who works as a servant and a cook for a prominent family in Jakarta, Indonesia. While there are many aspects of her life that are specific to circumstances pertinent to Indonesia, Miyah also presents us with a more universal picture.

Runtime

30 min

Creator

Rothstein, Laurie

Subjects

Geography

Genre

Date of Publication

1999

Database

Alexander Street

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