Fleeting Agencies: A Social History of Indian Coolie Women in British Malaya (Global South Asians)
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Fleeting Agencies: A Social History of Indian Coolie Women in British Malaya (Global South Asians)

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Uncover the untold resilience of Indian coolie women in British Malaya with this vital social history. Arunima Datta’s groundbreaking study, the first focusing on these South Asian women, reveals how they navigated colonial laws and patriarchal systems, demonstrating their ‘fleeting agencies.’ Explore their strategies for survival and improved lives amidst labour migration and plantation society. Essential for understanding the complexities of Indian diaspora history, women’s roles in colonial Southeast Asia, and gendered migration patterns. This book offers crucial insights into the politicization of labour and the lives of migrant Indian women.

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