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Social work in a multicultural context
- Author:
- OW Rosaleen
- Journal article citation:
- International Social Work, 42(12), January 1999, pp.7-14.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Social work practice and education are a reflection of the historical, social, economic and political context of the society the profession seeks to serve. This paper is a discussion of recent developments in multicultural Singapore in social service provisions for the elderly, the family and those with very low income, and the involvement of the social work discipline. The emphasis is on the fine balance in providing services which meet broad societal objectives and also reflect sensitivity to the cultural and social differences and needs of various subgroups.
Ethnic integrative patterns of Singaporean very old persons
- Author:
- MEHTA Kalyani K.
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 9(2), June 1999, pp.4-5.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
This article looks at the ethnic dimensions of ageing, based on the author's qualitative research on 45 older Singaporeans. The study focuses on 3 major ethnic groups, Chinese, Malay and Indian. It identifies distinct ethnic patterns of the three groups where religion has a important function in preserving the self in old age.