Maids and madams

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Examines the plight of Black female domestics in South Africa. Interviews Black maids and the white "madams" who employ them, showing the maids performing their daily tasks. Describes the lifestyle...

Examines the plight of Black female domestics in South Africa. Interviews Black maids and the white "madams" who employ them, showing the maids performing their daily tasks. Describes the lifestyle of the Black maids and their families. Discusses race relations in South Africa as shown by the relationship between the Black maids and the white families for whom they work. Comments upon the status of South African women of both races.

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