Polygamy was practiced at one time but is rarely practiced anymore. Either husband or wife initiates divorce. The families will get involved, and even elderly villagers will be involved before a divorce will occur. Chores around the home are secluded to gender. Usually women cook, clean, and care for the young.
Women are primary buyers and sellers of smaller goods in nearby markets.
Men will usually take care of the buying and selling of cattle, pigs and machines. The main religion of Laos is Buddhism. Religion plays a big role in their culture. Usually most villages have three or four monks. Every village has a Buddhist temple, typically called a wat.