In the wake of the Cambodian Civil War, Cambodia suffered a deficit in the number of male laborers.
Thus, women took over responsibilities that were commonly and principally done by Cambodian men.
 Under Cambodian law, women are to receive "equal pay for equal work".
 In practice most women receive lower wages than their male counterparts.
 During the 1990s, many "uneducated young women" from rural areas ventured into the city to work in garment factories.

In 2004, the organisation Gender and Development for Cambodia stated that 6% of the female workforce in Cambodia is paid.
In the wake of the Cambodian Civil War, Cambodia suffered a deficit in the number of male laborers. Thus, women took over responsibilities that were commonly and principally done by Cambodian men.  Under Cambodian law, women are to receive "equal pay for equal work".  In practice most women receive lower wages than their male counterparts.  During the 1990s, many "uneducated young women" from rural areas ventured into the city to work in garment factories.
In 2004, the organisation Gender and Development for Cambodia stated that 6% of the female workforce in Cambodia is paid.
Women in Cambodia