WOMENST 1A03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Mary Kingsley, Isabella Bird, Male Privilege
Document Summary
India, africa, latin american- have been affected by colonization. 16th century, late 20th century de-colonization, 19th century and early 20th intense imperial colonization. Women"s private sphere lives are vulnerable to the policies that happen in the public sphere. Colonial legacy (ies) contribute to the structural manifestations of white and male privilege. De-humanization of certain types of bodies and criminalization of certain customs and traditions. Results of this legacy are bone differently for men and women. White, romantic getaway, luxury, happiness, independent white woman, adventure. Colonial legacy and tourism- and their effects on women (enloe) Women as travellers and women as workers in the tourism industry are often involved in tourism in ways that serve to entrench patriarchy in their homes or in their nation states. Package group travellers who need guidance and protection. Domestic labourers (in hotels, etc. ) that allow re-enactment of colonial servitude. Victorian lady travellers: mary kingsley, isabella bird, etc.