| ID | 183167 |
| Title Proper | Cambodia's orphan dance shows |
| Other Title Information | from cultural salvation to child exploitation? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Carpenter, Kathie |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In Cambodia, orphan dance shows were once popular as a way to preserve endangered art forms and to cultivate children's dignity and well-being. But they came to be seen as exploitative instead, and today are nearly nonexistent. This article examines the confluence of changes that caused this reversal of opinion. The reversal is due to both covert factors such as changes in constructions of childhood, and overt factors such as changes in audience composition. The rise and fall of Cambodian orphan dance shows took place largely within foreign communities, with little local input. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of South East Asian Studies Vol. 52, No.4; Dec 2021: p.587 - 610 |
| Journal Source | Journal of South East Asian Studies 2021-12 52, 4 |