Cambodia's women tuk-tuk drivers fighting prejudice

AFP English
AFP English
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Cambodia's tiny number of female tuk-tuk drivers have to dodge not only other road users but also a barrage of taunts, misogyny and prejudice as they weave through the streets of Siem Reap, shepherding tourists to the city's attractions.
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01:52 They're really passionate about what they do,
01:55 and that they really enjoy it and feel proud.
01:59 I feel like you could, especially when all the tuk-tuks
02:03 were lined up, you could see how they take pride in them.
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