why we chose marriage values?
Singapore, alongside with South Africa is experiencing decline in birthrates and late marriages. Greater emphasis on gender equality has empowered more women to have higher education and greater opportunities in society standing. In Singapore itself, coupled with the problem of the ageing population, the government has also been actively promoting the idea of marriage to young Singaporeans. For instance, the Social Development Unit (SDU) was set up to promote marriage among graduate singles and inculcate positive attitudes towards marriage in Singapore in order to achieve strong and stable families in the future.Youth in the age group of 19-24 are of marriageable age. By exploring the mindset and values of what the youth in Singapore and South African think and feel about marriage, we may notice numerous cultural traits that reveal the similarities and differences about the two cultures.