maybe i am one of those older generation who doesn't think so liberally.
I don't think Sion is gonna read all these bored stuff..
http://app.mcys.gov.sg/web/faml_promomarry.asp
(a 2001 survey)
download this "Attitudes on Family'
2.17 Overall, the vast majority of Malays and Indians found homosexual behaviour, cohabitation, unmarried persons having children, and divorce (both in general and when married couples have children) unacceptable. Chinese were more likely than both minority groups to have liberal attitudes, as reflected in their lower likelihood to find each of the alternative family arrangements or practices unacceptable. However, the Chinese-ethnic minority group differences in liberal attitudes were smaller in magnitude than the differences between singles and married persons (reported above), as well as differences between age and education groups (reported below).
2.20 Younger Singaporeans (below 30 years old) were more liberal than older Singaporeans (30 years old and above), although the magnitude of difference varied depending on the issue in question. The largest difference (29%) existed on the issue of an unmarried couple living together: 80% of older Singaporeans found it unacceptable for an unmarried couple to live together but only 51% of younger Singaporeans felt the same. A large young-old difference (21%) also existed on the issue of divorce: 68% of older Singaporeans found divorce unacceptable but only 47% of younger Singaporeans shared the same view. The young-old difference in proportion on the issue of divorce was reduced when children are involved but it remained substantial (17%), with 77% of older Singaporeans and 60% of younger Singaporeans finding it unacceptable. A similarly substantial young-old difference (17%) was observed on the issue of homosexuality: 88% of older Singaporeans and 71% of younger Singaporeans found homosexual behaviour unacceptable. The smallest (but nevertheless substantial) young-old difference (12%) occurred on the issue of unmarried persons having children: 82% of older Singaporeans and 70% of younger Singaporeans found it unacceptable. On each of the five attitudes towards alternative family arrangements or practices, younger married persons were more liberal than older married couples.
2.21 The findings appear to reflect more liberal attitudes (on homosexual behaviour, cohabitation, unmarried persons having children, and divorce) among younger Singaporeans. It is important to note that the findings are attitudinal and perceptive in nature, and may not translate into actual practice of the arrangements or behaviours concerned. Nevertheless, the findings provide some basis for concern. Beyond the social issues associated with widening intergenerational gaps in attitudes towards these alternative family arrangements and practices, the more liberal attitudes among younger Singaporeans have wider community and national implications for family formation and stability. Changing (increasingly liberal) attitudes may further contribute to the declining marriage and total fertility rates in Singapore as future generations continue to produce fewer marriages, fewer children, and a greater propensity to divorce. Future SAS surveys will continue to gather data on attitudes towards the various alternative family arrangements or practices so as to track possible changes in attitudes over time.
2.27 Notwithstanding the general difficulty in changing attitudes and values, it remains true that different attitudes and values require different messages and strategies if any effective change is to occur. Over the years, the Singapore Government has introduced a number of pro-natalist measures, pro-family policies, and public education programmes to promote family formation. The findings from SAS 2001 reinforce the position that these measures, policies, and programmes should be more segmented, where appropriate (particularly for public education), to target the various demographic groups of Singaporeans who differ in their attitudes and values towards marriage and procreation. The longitudinal nature of the SAS surveys provides a basis for proactive and effective policy responses to possible shifts in the various family-related attitudes and values over time.
3.40 Table 7 presents the overall results. As shown in the table, the majority of Singaporeans (85%) found homosexual behaviour unacceptable. While 74% of Singaporeans agreed that it is not right for a couple who is not married to live together, a slightly larger proportion (79%) agreed that people who are not married should not have children. While only 63% found divorce unacceptable, a substantially larger proportion (73%) agreed that couples with children should not divorce or separate. It appears that Singaporeans generally find it harder to accept a couple’s alternative family arrangement or behaviour when children are involved. This is particularly so in the issue of divorce where there was a 10% increase in finding divorce unacceptable when the couples have children.
3.43 There were smaller but nevertheless substantial single-married differences in proportion agreement on the issues of unmarried persons having children and homosexuality, with proportion difference of 12% and 14%, respectively. Specifically, while 83% of married persons agreed that unmarried persons should not have children, only 71% of singles agreed. Similarly, while 89% of married persons indicated that they find homosexual behavior unacceptable, only 75% of singles indicated likewise.
who knows when society is ready to see men kissing? or whether it is ready to speak up maturely? sometimes though, we have to make the first leap.. of course it is done best when we are ready for the consequences of not taking the alternate paths.
