The Khmer Mentality - Proloeng Khmer
Sar Sarun
The article "The Khmer Mentality" by Professor Sar Sarun outlines ten core traits that shape traditional Khmer identity: matriarchy, hidden strength, self-praise, agricultural roots, indifference to rules, inactivity, confusion over commitments, extremism, honoring oaths, and devotion to chastity. These traits are examined through historical, cultural, and environmental lenses, offering insight into both the strengths and challenges within Khmer society.