(University of North Bengal, 2016-03) Biswas, Supam
The Memsahib 's in tea plantations were mainly of British, Scottish or Irish
descent. They enjoyed the social status derived from their husband's rank in the colonial
hierarchy. A Jew of them were prolific writers, painters. On a larger garden the
Memsahib might have one or two European assistants. Indian servants were an
indispensable part of their daily mode of living. They were completely depended on
Indian wet - nurses (ayahs) to breast feed their children. In short they established an
identity for themselves in a European male dominated society by writing, travelling and
most importantly by religious and philanthropic activity.
