have so many rights in this country, then why can't we have them? she relied upon the new influx of asians from east africa to supply the workforce. commonly thought passive and hard working, the tables were about to turn. translation: in the factory, there was a big _ glass room where the manager used to sit. he would observe us all from that room. he would keep an eye on us. if you were going to the toilet and it took too long, then he would ask why, "what were you up to?" the unlikely leader would challenge the stereotype of the submissive asian woman. translation: i was on