The Singapore government has a few problems with its social policy.
First, it wants to increase the population by increasing the
birhtrates of Singapore women. It seems that the government is trying
to perform some sort of eugenics by 'encouraging' their university
graduates to get together and create even smarter kids. Also, they
have the agency called Social Development Unit (SDU), which trys to
match up (wait for it ...) local University graduates. I always
thought that it would be more aptly named as Singapore Dating Unit,
keep the acronym, change the words. But incidentally, it has the same
purpose :D
Secondly, there is a growing gay communnity in Singapore. The gay
community is making their presence felt. The government also wants to
encourage more a more gay-friendly society. Not because they are open
and inclusive, but rather becuase they believe (and have read some
reports) that the more cosmopolitan and financially successful cities
have an open queer culture. For example, New York, Sydney, London.
However, recently the government seem to change their policy towards
accepting them.
So what got me thinking was IF science found a way to allow men to be
pregant and have children, I am sure that the Singapore government
welcome the gay community with open arms. The government can:
1. increase their population by 'encouraging' gay graduates to
procreate. And the government can involve the SDU in this mission too.
2. make or create the impression that Singapore is a cosmopolitan city.
Also, would it be better if Singapore's bio medical industry was the
first to develop the technique to impregnate men.
Wouldn't LEE be happy!!! :P
2 March 2005
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SDU?Single Desperate and Ugly?
not that I know of the Singapore government being more acceptable of the "growing" gay community.
Well despite all that has been said abt SDU and stuff, I'm more positive about it.. Some people do benefit from it and all in all they aren't doing anything bad... accept bring well-meaning people together? No different from other match making agencies.. Much better then mail-order brides IMO.
We practice eugenics sub-consciously ourselves. I mean, we do find ourselves more attracted to women who have some form of tertiary education right? Whether it is because there is more engaging conversation or what. I think even without SDU, more grads will marry grads anyway... I'm not sure if I'll ever be attracted to an Ah Lian ever... jus me 2c worth.
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