This reminds me of a case of woman right คดีอำแดง(นางสาว)เหมือน กับ นายริด

and other cases as far back as 'Ayuddhaya' period.

In modern days, women get 'micro-loans' to start up 'micro' businesses to feed and educate her children.

Men get 'bank loans' to buy cars to travel more and further to drinking and gambling places.

Help women and they will help children and older people.

(Maybe there is an exception ;-)