For the past few days, i've been thinking about the education provided in Singapore to kids nowadays. Especially with regards to my sister. It deeply worries me that we all study for the sake of getting good grades in our exams, and not because we want to study for the fun of it. We also …
Category: social issues
Expectations imposed upon women
Society imposes a lot of pressures on both men and women. The society has expections on women. According to them, she must be all or most of the following to be considered as someone worth mentioning:1) Get good grades when she is in school2) Be a career woman3) Get married and have kids4) Be a …
Low Fertility Rate in Singapore 2
To me, the conundrum of the declining fertility rate in Singapore has largely attracted my attention. It is a very common phenomenon in countries that have attained a high level of development and standard of living.Alas, there is nothing new in this issue. The causes and consequences of low fertility rate are quite well known …
Low Fertility Rate in Singapore 1
The issues of low fertility rate and widening income gap have been fervently discussed in the local newspapers. These issues have really drawn me to the papers and to keep in touch with the updated information, despite the exams taking up most of my time. Finally, I now have the time to discuss and post …
Priya Jayagopi 