Inequality has been a hot topic in Singapore lately, kept firmly in the public and policy-makers’ eye. But how does inequality play out in women’s lives? How does it grip mothers in particular, who often balance work, home and care responsibilities, all while striving for economic security?

It’s a complicated problem, and the burning question on everyone’s mind remains: how can the state, and society, fix this?

We explore different perspectives at this panel led by AWARE, who will be launching the findings of their report, “Why are you not working?”: Mothers explain challenges with work and care. The report compiles findings from interviews with 47 mothers from low-income households.

The panel will comprise Corinna Lim, Executive Director at AWARE, Dr Teo You Yenn (author of bestselling book This Is What Inequality Looks Like), Carrie Tan, Executive Director of Daughters Of Tomorrow, (a charity organisation supporting low-income women), and Siti Aishah, a participant of AWARE’s research and a mother of three working as an assistant admin officer. The session will be moderated by Ng Kok Hoe, Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.

Date: 11 August 2018 (Saturday)
Time: 11am – 1pm
Venue: SingPost Auditorium, SingPost Centre Level 5, 10 Eunos Road 8, Paya Lebar, Singapore 408600

Register here!