SINGAPORE - Women were less satisfied with their marriages during and after the circuit breaker, a study has found. The researchers say it could be because women had to take on more than their fair share of housework, among other stressors the Covid-19 pandemic has brought to daily life. The study had examined the roles men and women played in.
Women in Singapore were less satisfied with their marriages during and after the circuit breaker, according to a recent study by the National University of Singapore (NUS). Researchers found that certain Covid-19 stressors – including household chores, financial burden, loss of jobs among others – were among the reasons for wives being unhappy in their marriages. Dr Tan Poh Lin,.
A high percentage of the women surveyed agreed that it was exceptionally difficult being a working woman.
This is especially so for those in the age groups of 30 to 39.
Despite there being little difference across segments with regards to job positions and monthly personal income, the female identity posed as a barrier for many women both at work and home - whether it was gender discrimination at work or getting enough mental, emotional and physical support from their partners.
“I am often delegated “household” tasks simply because I’m a woman.”
Anything that doesn’t contribute to your performance evaluation and career advancement is a non- promotable task–these include organising and making reservations for a team lunch, filling in for a colleague, or serving on a low- ranking committee. The survey found that these “housekeeping chores” were usually delegated to female employees.
The Big Read: As Singapore society ages, who will care for the caregivers? Toggle share menu
Advertisement
The Big Read: As Singapore society ages, who will care for the caregivers? Caring for an invalid elderly demands a lot from the caregivers even in the best of times; in perilous times it gets worse.
Ms Jasmine Chua caring for her 84-year-old mother who has dementia. (Photo: TODAY/Raj Nadarajan)
08 Mar 2021 06:10AM) Share this content
Bookmark
SINGAPORE: At his wits’ end, Mr Danny Raven Tan, 53, once threatened his dementia-stricken mother with a chopper because she was “driving him nuts”.
Since she was diagnosed with the illness that causes impaired intellectual functions and personality changes in 2015, his mother, who is now 88, would tiresomely ask him about his father and godmother, both of whom had died, frequently raise her voice at him and accuse their helper of stealing her money.