Women do not have the opportunity to get access to formal employers who can provide social benefits which is not giving [them thel opportunity to get social funds or retirement funds," he said. "The societal beliefs, the stereotypes and the limitations of women who don't have higher education can really keep them from holding posi tions in industries, such as the government or in contractual employment For Chanthou, running a nail salon busi- mess in an alleyway was a natural option after she learned the necessary skills from cousin. All she needed was to renta space in a nearby house for $10 a month store her portable nail polish stand, and she was ready to go.