Living in Singapore has its privileges, but even the most advanced countries have social issues that can be difficult, if not impossible to truly eradicate. If you have a roof over your head and don’t have to worry about necessities, count yourself lucky. Many people are living below the Singapore poverty line and other marginalised groups regularly face difficulties in the country.
What are the most important or pressing social issues that we face in Singapore today? Ask many people and you’ll get a range of answers, but you might find some recurring ones that a sizable number of the population might agree with. Here is a look at a few social issues that many Singaporeans seem to think about.
- Rising costs of living and urban poverty. Rising standards of living seem to be paired with higher costs of living. Are our wages enough to support ourselves and our families? Singapore is already one of the most expensive places in the world to live in, and it doesn’t seem set to change soon.
- Health and wellness.
It’s understandable, given the events of the past year or so, that people are concerned with the health and wellness of their loved ones. How good we are at containing diseases and protecting our population are worthwhile concerns.
- Systemic and casual discrimination.
While discrimination in Singapore doesn’t seem to be overt, there are still many vulnerable groups in the community that face many challenges. Discrimination based on class, gender, sexuality, religion, and more are points of contention and can sometimes be taboo.
Learn more about food security in Singapore and other social topics that every Singaporean should learn about. Head over to The Best of You’s website for more information on how you can help.
