Voices of Bruneian Women

Discover Voices of Bruneian Women by Siti Zaviera Jayn Julahi – A Powerful Insight into the Evolution of Bruneian Women’s Roles

This book is based on a research paper which provides further insights on the role of working Bruneian women written in various literature through Borneo Bulletin's opinion pages / the letters to the editor section in the years 1990, 1991 and 1992.

These insights were obtained by scrutinising and contextualising the issues raised in the said section concerning women at the time, followed by the reasoning behind them. Substantiating the use of textual analysis to the regional, English medium newspaper with several document reviews proffers additional clarification and aids in addressing the study's research questions.

Results show the emergence of issues on foreign domestic maids, which has been narrowed down and categorised into a theme: the role of foreign domestic workers towards Bruneian women in the labour force. It was a necessity in requiring domestic helpers at the time due to the dual responsibilities possessed by these local women.

This reveals the start of a clear inclination in the transition of Bruneian women from their traditional, domestic roles to joining the working industry; clarifying the alignment of their role and status in the early 1990s with the contemporary era.

Book Details:

• Title: Voices of Bruneian Women

• Author: Siti Zaviera Jayn Julahi

• Publisher: QASRUN NAFIS Publishing House

• ISBN: 9789998497146

• Pages: 39

• Format: Paperback

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"An eye-opening glimpse into the early struggles and triumphs of Bruneian women."
"A concise yet powerful study that connects history with today’s social dynamics."

Perfect Gift & Essential Read for:

• Students and academics interested in gender and social studies

• Bruneian readers proud of their cultural heritage

• Anyone passionate about women’s empowerment and history

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