aseistariitoja

Aseistariitoja, also known as "little assistants" or "helper girls," were a phenomenon in Japan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They were young girls, typically between the ages of 10 and 14, who worked as domestic servants in the homes of wealthy families. Aseistariitoja were often recruited from rural areas and sent to cities to work in the homes of the elite. They performed a variety of tasks, including cooking, cleaning, and caring for the children of their employers. Aseistariitoja were expected to be obedient, hardworking, and discreet. They were often subjected to harsh treatment and poor working conditions, and many died young due to the physical demands of their work and the lack of proper medical care. The practice of employing aseistariitoja was eventually outlawed in Japan in 1947, following widespread criticism and public outcry. Today, aseistariitoja are remembered as a symbol of the harsh working conditions and social inequalities of the past.