She shares a small bathroom with six other working women and has to be in by 9 pm every night. Her door is secured by a tiny padlock. Petty theft is common.
Neither working nor living conditions would be tolerated for a moment by any Australian. But in Indonesia complaints result in dismissal or eviction, and there's no shortage of more docile candidates.
No wonder most believe they can be rescued only through marriage. Dear God, may the next customer be Mr Right.
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At a personal level it's dreary and depressing, but in broader terms there's a more serious issue: How can a country hope to prosper if the talents and education of half the population are ignored?
Kartini, where are your successors?
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