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.
| ISBN: | 9780367484194 |
| Publication date: | 28th April 2020 |
| Author: | WeiJun Jean Yeung |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 220 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia Series |
| Genres: |
Population and demography Sociology: family and relationships |