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Summary:

Each day, thousands of women leave under developed countries like the Philippines to seek work as domestics in more prosperous places. What little money they earn they send home to their families. This crucial source of revenue to their country's economy has prompted the Philippine government to call these contract workers "modern day heroes."Starting from the case of Flor Contemplacion, the Philippine maid hanged in Singapore for the killing of her abusive employer, this film shows the human and sometimes tragic side of this organized labor trade: failed marriages, family break ups, and exploitation and abuse at the hands of unscrupulous employers. The film also takes us to a shelter in Saudi Arabia where abused domestics seek refuge. These women will ultimately return home penniless.The Philippine government sponsors training courses for young women to become nightclub dancers abroad, and facilitates their transportation. When it comes to human rights violations, however, the government is reluctant to pressure foreign governments for fear of losing revenue. This leaves women migrant workers vulnerable to exploitation.

Contributors:

Multi-Monde

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

This edition in English.

Subjects:

Contract labor — Philippines

Household employees — Philippines

Women — Employment — Philippines

Contract labor

Household employees

Women — Employment

Women

Philippines

Genres:

Documentary films

Online media

Internet videos

General Notes:

Originally released as DVD.
Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011).
Streaming media.
Restricted to the University of North Texas System.

Audience:

For High School; College; Adult audiences.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (46 min.))

Digital Characteristics:

video file

Call Numbers:

Online Video

OCLC Numbers:

747797076

Other Control Numbers:

1784749 (source: VaAlASP)
[Unknown Type]: ASP1641432/avon