Reference : H-1-4-44

Name of creator(s) : Lucien and Jane Hanks

Scope and content : 1983- During the first half of the twentieth century it was rare for elite urban women, particularly those living in the royal palace, to venture into the countryside. Contact between rural and urban women was thus sporadic. Rural women perceived Bangkok to be an alien world; awesome, confusing and with many unknown and unattainable areas. In the latter years of the century, by contrast, modern means of communication and new incentives have opened Bangkok to country women, while urban women are more receptive to the countryside. Industry and labor requirements have led to rural women flowing into the city, thus leading to more opportunities for rural and urban women to interact.

Extent and medium : Typescript