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Singapore sociologist Teo You Yenn critiques state pro-family policy
Original: Teo You Yenn, Singapore academic in her book on family in Singapore “Unease”: “Pro-family: the obsession with defining a
Sociologist Teo You Yenn, author of a book on family life in Singapore, argues that the state's pro-family agenda is fixated on defining and policing the boundaries of what counts as a family — its make-up, roles and responsibilities — without equal attention to supporting people's actual needs. Readers are sharing the passage and debating whether Singapore's family policies leave too many people out.
Why now: Her critique of Singapore's pro-family policies is resonating with readers debating family definitions and social support.
Evidence
- Teo You Yenn, Singapore academic in her book on family in Singapore “Unease”: “Pro-family: the obsession with defining and policing boundaries of ‘family’—who it is made up of, who plays what role, who is responsible for whom—is not matched by attention to and appreciation for… · skinnylatte@hachyderm.io · 3
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