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Women in the clothing industry Myanmar – FEMNET Factsheet

Myanmar is one of the emerging textile production countries. After the end of the military dictatorship in 2011 and international sanctions, the country's economic development is booming. One of the growth engines is the clothing industry.

More than 90% of Myanmar's clothing industry is made up of women. Most of them are under 26, many are minors. Men mainly work in supervisory and managerial positions, they give instructions, exert pressure and some do not shy away from violent behavior. There are discriminatory tendencies towards women both in the legal framework and in society. The traditional view that certain tasks are unsuitable for women still applies in Myanmar.

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