Growing up female in multi-ethnic Malaysia

"This book provides a rich, detailed analysis of the experiences of young women growing up in post-colonial, rapidly modernizing Malaysia. It considers the impact of ethnicity, socio-economic status, and school experiences and achievement. It discusses the effects of Malaysia's ethnic affi...

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Main Author: Joseph, Cynthia
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Routledge 2014
Series:Women in Asia series
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Table of Contents:
  • Ethnicities in postcolonial Malaysia
  • Education in the 21st century
  • Young women in multiethnic Malaysia
  • Parkview Girls High School
  • Academically high-achieving girls
  • Academically low achieving girls
  • Post-school education and training
  • Becoming workers : occupational destinations
  • Becoming women : marriage, sexuality and gender relations