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University of Wollongong

Faculty of Arts - Papers (Archive)

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2008

Malaysia

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Love, Sex And The Spaces In-Between: Kepri Wives And Their Cross-Border Husbands, Lenore T. Lyons, M. Ford Apr 2008

Love, Sex And The Spaces In-Between: Kepri Wives And Their Cross-Border Husbands, Lenore T. Lyons, M. Ford

Faculty of Arts - Papers (Archive)

In the Riau Islands of Indonesia significant numbers of women have entered into marriages with men from the nearby countries of Singapore and Malaysia. In many cases, neither spouse migrates after marriage: instead, husband and wife continue to reside in their country of origin. Their close geographical proximity means that the couples can see each other regularly while at the same time taking advantage of the economic opportunities presented by living on different sides of the border. These cross-border marriages challenge the normative model of the nuclear cohabiting couple/family. Our research into the motivations and desires of these cross-border couples …


Malaysia: Women, Labour Activism And Unions, Vicki D. Crinis Jan 2008

Malaysia: Women, Labour Activism And Unions, Vicki D. Crinis

Faculty of Arts - Papers (Archive)

No abstract provided.