This discussion on the Google Deep Dive podcast delves into the legal, social, and political dynamics surrounding the Maria Luz Incident, unpacking how it intersected with global narratives of emancipation and Japan’s evolving legal frameworks.

The focus of this discussion is Bill Mihalopoulos’s recent article, “Liberty, the Maria Luz Incident, and the Liminal Legal Status of Chinese Indentured Labourers and Japanese Licensed Prostitutes” published in the journal Past & Present, 19 August 2024. The author has reviewed this AI-generated discussion for accuracy.

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