The Contemporary family in Singapore : structure and change / edited by Eddie C. Y. Kuo & Aline K. Wong ; with a foreword by Reuben Hill.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kuo, Eddie C. Y.

Wong, Aline K.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Families--Singapore.

Families.

Singapore.

Singapore--Social conditions.

Social conditions.

Physical Description:

x, 306 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Singapore University Press, 1979.

Contents:

Introduction: Kuo, E. C. Y. and Wong, A. K. Some observations on the study of family change in Singapore.

Family relations and social change: Wong, A. K. and Kuo, E. C. Y. The urban kinship network in Singapore. Wong, A. K. Women's status and changing family values. Boey, C. Y. Daughters and working mothers. Tham, S. C. Social change and the Malay family.

Marriage patterns in transition: Chang, C. Nuptiality patterns among women of childbearing age. Tai, C. L. Divorce in Singapore. Kuo, E. C. Y. and Riaz Hassan. Ethnic intermarriage in a multiethnic society. Mani, A. Caste and marriage among the Singapore Indians.

Social policy and the family: Wong, A. K. The National Family Planning Programme and changing family life. Ang, J. Marriage counselling as part of social welfare service to families. Wee, K. The family and the law in Singapore.

Notes:

Includes index.

Bibliography: pages 289-300.

OCLC:

5896015