Expanding social capital of low-income families in Singapore : the role of government and civil society
This paper looks at how the government and civil society actors can play significant and complementary roles in helping low-income families in Singapore expand their social capital. As income inequality in Singapore persists and social divides along socio-economic class lines become increasingly fac...
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| description | This paper looks at how the government and civil society actors can play significant and complementary roles in helping low-income families in Singapore expand their social capital. As income inequality in Singapore persists and social divides along socio-economic class lines become increasingly factious, more must be done to help poorer households increase their social mobility. In light of this, ‘social capital’ as a concept provides a perspective by which we can pursue inclusive development. The study first explores the nature of social capital characterising low-income families through interviews with 10 families. Thereafter, it proceeds to identify areas where greater synergy between state, civil society, and low-income communities can be fortified to build social capital. Eventually, the paper serves to persuade for more in-depth analysis and groundwork in this area to inform future public-policy making. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/733912019-12-10T13:31:35Z Expanding social capital of low-income families in Singapore : the role of government and civil society Sim, Vivien Chen Chung-An School of Humanities and Social Sciences DRNTU::Social sciences This paper looks at how the government and civil society actors can play significant and complementary roles in helping low-income families in Singapore expand their social capital. As income inequality in Singapore persists and social divides along socio-economic class lines become increasingly factious, more must be done to help poorer households increase their social mobility. In light of this, ‘social capital’ as a concept provides a perspective by which we can pursue inclusive development. The study first explores the nature of social capital characterising low-income families through interviews with 10 families. Thereafter, it proceeds to identify areas where greater synergy between state, civil society, and low-income communities can be fortified to build social capital. Eventually, the paper serves to persuade for more in-depth analysis and groundwork in this area to inform future public-policy making. Bachelor of Arts 2018-03-09T07:18:00Z 2018-03-09T07:18:00Z 2018 Final Year Project (FYP) http://hdl.handle.net/10356/73391 en Nanyang Technological University 30 p. application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | DRNTU::Social sciences Sim, Vivien Expanding social capital of low-income families in Singapore : the role of government and civil society |
| title | Expanding social capital of low-income families in Singapore : the role of government and civil society |
| title_full | Expanding social capital of low-income families in Singapore : the role of government and civil society |
| title_fullStr | Expanding social capital of low-income families in Singapore : the role of government and civil society |
| title_full_unstemmed | Expanding social capital of low-income families in Singapore : the role of government and civil society |
| title_short | Expanding social capital of low-income families in Singapore : the role of government and civil society |
| title_sort | expanding social capital of low income families in singapore the role of government and civil society |
| topic | DRNTU::Social sciences |
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