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... increasing . This is a phenomenon that Singapore shares with other modern nations as a result of a combination of factors including higher education , increasing job demands , and lack of opportunities or time to interact with eligible ...
... increasing . This is a phenomenon that Singapore shares with other modern nations as a result of a combination of factors including higher education , increasing job demands , and lack of opportunities or time to interact with eligible ...
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... increasing demand for maids has estimulated a new market of foreign maids supplied by an increasing number of employment agencies . There were only about 5,000 foreign maids working in Singapore by the end of the 1970s ( Straits Times ...
... increasing demand for maids has estimulated a new market of foreign maids supplied by an increasing number of employment agencies . There were only about 5,000 foreign maids working in Singapore by the end of the 1970s ( Straits Times ...
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... increasing number of educated single adults do not need public campaigns on the virtues of marriage and family . What they need is parental encouragement and support , and the provision of better facilities ( including recreational ...
... increasing number of educated single adults do not need public campaigns on the virtues of marriage and family . What they need is parental encouragement and support , and the provision of better facilities ( including recreational ...
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Family Formation | 49 |
Marriage and Parenthood as Personal | 105 |
Social Policy and Childcare | 155 |
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