What can the historical experiences and cultural memories of the earliest global domestic workers tell us about the history of home, domesticity and cross-cultural relationships? Historian Professor Victoria Haskins is revealing the little known story of the Ayahs and Amahs from India and China – female domestic care workers who travelled to Australian and Britain during the period of British colonialism. The stories of these incredibly mobile women helped shaped our world today. Victoria also reveals the intriguing family history find that sparked her academic journey.
