Underprivileged women are missing out on equal opportunities from education to employment, putting them into the vicious cycle of poverty.
As part of International Women‘s Day 2022, Daughters Of Tomorrow (DOT) will be hosting a roundtable discussion in person on Women in the Workplace: Equity or Equality? We encourage you to attend and to share your views on the challenges facing low-income women and other topics.
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Daughters Of Tomorrow Roundtable Discussion “Women In The Workplace”
On the occasion of International Women‘s Day 2022, DOT invites you to participate in an in-person roundtable on Women in the Workplace: Equity or Equality?
The roundtable will take place from the 11th to 13th March 2022 at the Common Ground Civc Centre. Roundtable participants will participate in a morning panel on one of three topics and an afternoon workshop session. Panelists include academics, community workers, non-profits, beneficiaries, and employer partners,
Themes of Discussion
On the occasion of International Women‘s Day 2022, DOT invites you to participate in an in-person roundtable on Women in the Workplace: Equity or Equality?
What is a “reasonable’ living wage ?
An October 2021 study conducted by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy shared that S$2,906 is a “reasonable” starting point for a living wage in Singapore.
A family of four needs at least $6,426 a month to afford a basic standard of living. A family of two, with a single parent and a toddler or preschooler needs $3,218 a month.
About 30% of working households do not earn enough to meet these needs.
The panel will discuss the living wage parameters and implications; its implementation in Singapore; recommended steps to ensure living wage and wage/class inequality in Singapore.
Are the needs of caregivers being overlooked?
Women usually face the double burden of juggling work and domestic chores. In 2020, the Ministry of Manpower reported that 37.3% of women cited housework and childcare as the main reasons why they are not working or looking for work.
Women may face challenges in finding sustainable employment due to difficulties in finding suitable childcare services conveniently located, aligned to their work hours and equipped to meet their children’s needs.
The panelists will delve into discussions on the gendered division of labour and care work; the overlooked needs of caregivers and how we can alleviate caregivers’ burden.
Is there digital inclusion or digital divide in Singapore ?
According to Roland Bergers Digital Inclusion Index 2020, Singapore ranks top for digital inclusiveness.
A survey conducted last year by South Central Family Service Centre suggested that 21% of the households surveyed with children below the age of 18 did not have internet connection at home, and 39% did not have laptops, PCs or tablets.
As Singapore continues to digitalise, it’s imperative that nobody gets left behind in the process. This last panel will thus discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic has deepened the digital exclusivity for low-income families and explore ways to make digital access universal.
POST PANEL WORKSHOPS
How To Sign Up
In light of the ongoing pandemic, we regret to inform that you due to the prevailing COVID guidelines and venue rules, we are unable to accommodate unvaccinated persons for this event.
Here are steps to sign up :
- Click on the picture of the panel you want to join below. You may choose to attend one or more of the panels subject to first come first served availability
- Make a donation of at least $30 per session and take a screenshot of the completed transaction.
- Fill up the corresponding signup form below and indicate which panel you want to join. Do take note that seats are limited and will be assigned on a first come first served basis.
Please also attach a screenshot of the confirmation email send by Giving.sg. Refer to this for a sample of the confirmation.
For any other queries please contact us at [email protected]
About Daughters Of Tomorrow :
Daughters Of Tomorrow (DOT) is an IPC charity empowering underprivileged women into sustained employment, thus enabling their families towards social mobility.
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