ABSTRACT
This chapter concludes the book. Singapore’s family and population policies are integral to its post-colonial nation building strategies. The evolution of the family system is by no means a linear extrapolation of the western families but rather a complex interplay among modernization, ethnic & religious culture, and the strong influence of public policies. The relevance of major theoretical frameworks for explaining global family changes is evaluated in the context of Singapore’s experience since independence. I also discuss future challenges and policy implications for Singapore families and population.
