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The Mosuo Sisters
Content:Documentary Film
Available From:Women Make Movies
Review Available:Review
Media Type:DVD
Release Date:March 2013
Audience:Higher Education
Secondary Education
High School
Running Time:80 minutes
Physical Description:(Null)
Language:Mandarin, Mosuo and Tibetan with English subtitles
Author:Marlo Poras
Yi Ying Wu Chou
Resource Library Number:EACDVD 152
Subject:Economics and Business
Gender and Women's Studies
Subheading:Economic Conditions
Gender Roles
Women
Region:East Asia
Country:China



Abstract:

"The Mosuo Sisters" follows Juma and Latso, young women from one of the last remaining matriarchal societies, as they are thrust into the worldwide economic downturn and lose their jobs. Determined to keep their family out of poverty, one sister sacrifices her dreams and stays home to farm, while the other leaves to try her luck in the city.






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