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The poor in Singapore: issues and options
1Dept. of Politics & Sociology, Lingnam University, Hong Kong.
Journal of Contemporary Asia
|June 29, 2007
Summary
Singapore's aging population is shifting poverty towards the elderly. Factors like race and gender significantly impact seniors' financial security, challenging current anti-poverty policies.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Gerontology
- Public Policy
Background:
- Singapore faces a rapidly aging population, a demographic trend common in many developed nations.
- Understanding the evolving characteristics of poverty is crucial for effective social welfare planning.
Observation:
- The demographic profile of poverty in Singapore is changing, with a notable increase in the elderly population among the poor.
- Ascribed characteristics, specifically gender and race, appear to be significant determinants of financial well-being in old age.
Findings:
- Elderly individuals, particularly those belonging to certain racial or gender groups, are disproportionately represented in the impoverished population.
- There is a discernible link between ascribed social factors and the financial security experienced by older adults.
Implications:
- Existing anti-poverty policies may be insufficient to address the unique challenges faced by the aging poor.
- Policy interventions need to consider the intersectionality of age, race, and gender to effectively combat poverty in Singapore.
- Further research is needed to refine and adapt social support systems for an aging demographic.
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