Family and Population Changes in Singapore: A Unique Case in the Global Family Change
Family and Population Changes in Singapore: A Unique Case in the Global Family Change by Wei-Jun Jean Yeung, Shu Hu
English | 2018 | ISBN: 081536332X | 208 Pages | EPUB | 5.2 MB
English | 2018 | ISBN: 081536332X | 208 Pages | EPUB | 5.2 MB
This book depicts the evolution of Singapore’s family and population landscape in the last half a century, the related public policies, and future challenges. Since the country gained independence in 1965, family and population policies have been integral to her nation-building strategies. The chapters discuss the changes in population compositions, family structures, relations, and values among major ethnic groups. They also discuss policies for vulnerable populations such as female-headed households, cross-cultural families, same-sex partnering, the elderly, and low-income families.