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Generally, Malaysia historical
Generally, Malaysia historical
emphasis only on men BUT women
emphasis only on men BUT women
are ignored
are ignored
"Women viewed as housewives,
"Women viewed as housewives,
mothers, daughters, but not as
mothers, daughters, but not as
history material ?!
history material ?!
How does this happen?
In the 1950s, women were supposed
to depend on men to make money for
them. They themselves are obliged to
be loving mothers, diligent housewives,
and obedient wives to form a perfect
family.
Formal schooling for girls was also
established to ensure upper class girls
to be good wives for the local elite.
