Mamasan

In many parts of Asia, the term mamasan is commonly used as a sex-related term. It can also refer to a housemaid or cleaning lady in other parts of Asia. Generally, the term describes a woman in a position of management or authority within the sex industry. This might include the manager of a brothel or massage parlor. In some cases, mamasan is used as the female equivalent of a pimp. It is usually only used in this way when there is an establishment involved as opposed to a street-run business.