Taking action for social change
Wednesday, September 23, 2015 - 07:01
in Psychology & Sociology
What it means to be poor or vulnerable in today's society is not as obvious as it was a decade ago. The vocabulary of poverty in low income countries, traditionally expressed in 'one dollar a day' terms, no longer conveys an insightful picture of what causes people to struggle in Singapore's bustling metropolis. These changes are forcing researchers to completely re-think their approach to understanding Singapore's social needs.