Singapore-pro-natalist policies

Question 1

reasons for policy

Answer 1

since 1980’s, country was underpopulated with one of the lowest fertility rates in the world (1.2. in 2011) due to an anti natalist policy introduced in 50’s when fertility rate was 6.5

Question 2

impacts of low fertility rates were:

Answer 2

• insufficient workers to fill job vacancies
• ageing population
• more women followed a career rather than starting a family

Question 3

what phrase was promoted by the government?

Answer 3

“have three or more children if you can afford it”

Question 4

how did singapore encourage more children

Answer 4

• financial benefits given to female graduates to have more than 3 children
• baby bonus scheme to give cash to new mothers
• careers leave for fathers
• send valentines cards saying “make love not money”

Question 5

potential issues:

Answer 5

the scheme has yet to be proven successful