Women

Definitions and Scope

Gender inequality is a pervasive issue even in a first world country like Singapore which is seemingly progressive. This may arise from different prejudices or distorted views of women, like the perception that women are weaker or the sexualisation and objectification of women. This then manifests itself in discrimination in different domains like education and employment opportunities (especially in male-dominated sectors), sexual harassment, reproductive health, unequal distribution of household work, et cetera. Hence, public attitudes as well as structural changes have to be tackled in order to effectively eliminate gender inequality.

Target Population: Women

There are different subgroups in this broad population of women, which includes but is not limited to:

- Single mothers

- Victims of abuse (e.g. sexual, domestic, etc)

Women as a broad population may also face indirect prejudice on a day-to-day basis, which can arise in problems like catcalling, feeling unsafe in public, etc.

These categories can also overlap with other marginalised groups, like low-income families, those with intellectual or mental disabilities, racial minority groups and so on, which create even more unique and varied problems that result from this intersection.

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Size of Target Population

The current female population in Singapore is about 2.9 million. According to AWARE, 1 in 10 women in Singapore experience lifetime physical violence by a male.

Desired impact for target group

A society where there is gender equality (Aware)

‘Equal Space, Equal Voice and Equal Worth’ for women in Singapore (SCWO)

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Need for equal workplace opportunities

In a survey conducted by Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) in 2020, 4 in 10 women in Singapore face sex discrimination at work compared with 1 in 10 men. However, only 12% of those who faced gender discrimination made reports. This may be due to the fear of nobody believing them, the impact on future work opportunities and their reputation.

Workplace discrimination also manifests as biases in interactions with customers, suppliers and in networks, gender being a consideration for promotions, a pay gap for the same rank or job, and greater barriers in career advancement.

Existing Resources

AWARE has a Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Advisory, which is a free service providing advice and support (both practical and emotional) to individuals facing discrimination or harassment at the workplace. WHDA will guide women through their various options, internal or external — including approaching their company’s HR or the Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP), or filing a mediation request with the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM).

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Resource Directory

See SCWO list http://www.scwo.org.sg/get-involved/be-a-member/our-members-by-category/

Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE)

http://www.aware.org.sg

NTUC Women and Family Unit

http://www.ufamily.org.sg/wps/portal/ufamily/home

Persian Permudi Islam Singapura (PPIS)

aka Singapore Muslim Women's Association

http://www.ppis.sg

People's Association's Women's Integration Network

https://www.pa.gov.sg/Our_Network/Grassroots_Organisations/Womens_Integration_Network_Council

Singapore Council of Women's Organisations(SCWO)

https://www.scwo.org.sg

Singapore Association of Women Lawyers (SAWL)

http://www.sawl.org.sg/

Soroptimist Garden City

http://soroptimist-gardencity.org