Her story : SCWO's 25th anniversary : celebrating womanhood / editor, Tisa Ng.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Singapore Council of Women's Organisations.

Ng, Tisa.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women--Singapore.

Women.

Singapore Council of Women's Organisations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (152 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : DL Publishing, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Her Story presents a kaleidoscope of views on women, by women.This is a priceless treasury of essays covering a broad spectrum of topics which impact women, from mothering and careers to finance and sexuality. The authors reflect the diversity and vibrancy of women in Singapore today, representing a wide range of backgrounds and personal values. Together, they encompass five decades in age, and offer a composite portrait of women in Singapore in the 21st century.Marking the 25th Anniversary of the Singapore Council of Women's Organizations, this publication is both informative and thought prov

Contents:

Contents; Introduction; Looking Back; Growing Up; Of Freedom and Choices - Female Babies in a Gendered World; No Mean Feet; Growing Up in a Connected World; A Page from My Diary: Hurt Speaks Up; Thoughts on Boy-Girl Relationships; Battle of the Madonnas - Sexual Awareness Among Adolescent Girls; Career Options - Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor; Making Choices; The Pursuit of Beauty - Emancipation or Entrapment?; Why Would I Want To Get Married (Again)?; The Superwoman Conundrum; Whose Baby Is It Anyway?; Confessions of a Full-Time Mothering Addict

Transcending Borders - Migrating Gains and Pains From a Woman's PerspectiveJuggling Baby and Work - Looking for Sustainable Solutions in Infantcare & Childcare; Are We Done? Women's Issues in Singapore; Building Career & Community; Women in the Workforce; The Glass Ceiling - Does it Still Exist?; Nursing-A Woman's Profession; A Life in Education; Secretaries & Administrative Professionals - Managing the Challenge of Change; Contribution of Women to Social Service and the Community; In A Man's World; Women In Politics; Living Longer; Financial Concerns of Older Women; Being Single Again

Second and Subsequent CareersOlder Women as Economically Contributing Members; Battling Breast Cancer; Looking Death in the Face; Redefining Age; Looking Forward; SCWO 2005; References; Contributors

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 144-145).

ISBN:

9786611927967

9781281927965

1281927961

9789812775214

9812775218

OCLC:

815751285