Such disadvantages faced by working mothers in the workforce are prevalent, especially in Cambodia, due to entrenched gender role expectations and inadequate supporting systems for working mothers.

It’s a necessity born out of limited choices, absent childcare policies, and the heavy weight of intergenerational expectations.

The idea that caregiving is a "natural" duty for women has allowed governments, employers, and partners to offload responsibility—turning love into a form of labor exploitation.

Mother’s Day was never meant to be about brunch reservations and gift bags. It was born from rage. From grief. From protest.