Invisible Hands

Stanley discusses that the ayah is a familiar figure of the Raj. While new research shows they were much less common than once thought, it has also shed fresh light on their lives and experiences. Caroline Pereira was a frequent business traveler. For a woman and a low-status native this was unusual...

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Published in:History today 2022-01, Vol.72 (1), p.19
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