structured programmes for women such as Khit thit pyo may (Young lady of modern times)
cover only gender-related subjects such as beauty, fashion, health or personal hygiene.
Programmes from the recent past that compare women’s achievements, such as Htet myat
pyaw shwin eai htaung chin (Excellent and happily married person) show women competing
on the quality of their housework such as kitchen cleaning and washing clothes.
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