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The poor in Singapore: issues and options.

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  • 1Dept. of Politics & Sociology, Lingnam University, Hong Kong.

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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.

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