Redefining Gender: How Hip Hop Challenges Cambodia's Traditional Gender Codes Published: 6 March 2026 In Cambodia, gender roles are traditionally anchored in the Chbab Srey and Chbab Proh—ancient, melodic poems prescribing women as obedient housewives and men as stoic providers as prescribed code of conduct for society.
Lean In: Conversation about Gender Norms Published: 10 June 2025 Misogynistic social norms and gender roles heavily favor men in Cambodia, a sad trend that transcends many parts of the world. These norms can be so entrenched and hard to change that even frank discussions around changing attitudes towards gender equality, gender-based violence and empowerment of marginalized groups can be fraught.
