Women's issues are men's, too

The Government's review of women's issues is a further step in Singapore's journey towards gender equality. It requires not just changes in laws but also for men to free themselves from the trap of outdated social norms.

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What is a man to make of the Government's review of women's issues in Singapore?

No less than what a woman should make of the consultative process, whose timeframe has been extended. This will lead to the publication of a White Paper in the second half of this year, instead of the first half.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 15, 2021, with the headline Women's issues are men's, too. Subscribe