"Other social issues like gay lifestyles also saw split views. While the statistics reflect that society in general did not accept gay lifestyles, the acceptance level varied significantly. The younger and more educated tended to be more accepting while the older and the less educated were far less open to the idea. A whopping 62 per cent of Singaporeans with no formal education rejected the idea of gay lifestyles, while only 26 per cent and 29 per cent of polytechnic and university graduates could not accept gay lifestyles. ***** While 54 per cent of respondents earning less than $1,000 felt that the government should take more responsibility in providing for Singaporeans, only 30 per cent of those earning $10,000 and above felt the same. The majority of those interviewed aged above 50 also felt that more government support was needed, while 43 per cent of those aged between 15-19 felt citizens should take on more responsibility to provide for themselves. An encouraging takeaway from the survey was what seemed to be a willingness amongst more well-to-do Singaporeans, like those earning over $7,000 a month and living in private property, to pay higher taxes in order to support the needy."
Posted on: Sat, 24 Aug 2013 12:29:51 +0000
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