Abstract
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 291-307 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 1998 |
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An earlier version of this paper was presented at the 32nd annual meeting of the Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association (CSAA), Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, 8– 11 June 1997.Keywords
- Aging
- CPF
- Malays
- Poverty
- Singapore
- Women
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Income protection and the elderly : an examination of social security policy in Singapore. / LEE, K. M., William.
In: Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, Vol. 13, No. 4, 01.12.1998, p. 291-307.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed)
TY - JOUR
T1 - Income protection and the elderly : an examination of social security policy in Singapore
AU - LEE, K. M., William
N1 - An earlier version of this paper was presented at the 32nd annual meeting of the Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association (CSAA), Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, 8– 11 June 1997.
PY - 1998/12/1
Y1 - 1998/12/1
N2 - This article examines the impact of the aging population on social security policy in Singapore. The adequacies of public policy responses, specifically the Public Assistance Program and the Central Provident Fund (CPF), are explored. The Singapore government's strategy of minimal approach to social security is challenged. Poverty among the elderly is on the rise. Members from the working poor, a group that disproportionately consists of women and Malays, have inadequate retirement income protection and are most likely to slip into poverty as they age.
AB - This article examines the impact of the aging population on social security policy in Singapore. The adequacies of public policy responses, specifically the Public Assistance Program and the Central Provident Fund (CPF), are explored. The Singapore government's strategy of minimal approach to social security is challenged. Poverty among the elderly is on the rise. Members from the working poor, a group that disproportionately consists of women and Malays, have inadequate retirement income protection and are most likely to slip into poverty as they age.
KW - Aging
KW - CPF
KW - Malays
KW - Poverty
KW - Singapore
KW - Women
UR - http://commons.ln.edu.hk/sw_master/6922
U2 - 10.1023/A:1006541410391
DO - 10.1023/A:1006541410391
M3 - Journal Article (refereed)
VL - 13
SP - 291
EP - 307
JO - Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology
JF - Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology
SN - 0169-3816
IS - 4
ER -