Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 5 of 5
Full-Text Articles in Sociology
Social Enterprise: A Moral Framework For Leadership And Excellence?, Kevin Teo, Leng Leroy Lim
Social Enterprise: A Moral Framework For Leadership And Excellence?, Kevin Teo, Leng Leroy Lim
Social Space
We are in the midst of a global socio-economic transition and the way we think about the economy is changing. Here, Kevin Teo and Leng Leroy Lim trace the ideas and movements that have shaped beliefs about economics, business, and leadership, then challenge these assumptions to advance a new moral ethos for a new age.
Chinese Philanthropy In Southeast Asia: Between Continuity And Change, Thomas Menkhoff
Chinese Philanthropy In Southeast Asia: Between Continuity And Change, Thomas Menkhoff
Social Space
What makes ethnic Chinese philanthropy tick? Thomas Menkhoff looks at what drives prominent Chinese business leaders to give back to society and offers a glimpse of the changing face of ethnic philanthropy.
A Fortunate Life...Even In Singapore, Ivy Singh-Lim
A Fortunate Life...Even In Singapore, Ivy Singh-Lim
Social Space
Tilling the soil and soothing the soul: With a dagger strapped at the waist, Ivy Singh-Lim puts a head-spinning twist to the meaning of ‘retiring gracefully’ in Singapore.
A Rising Tide Lifts No Sunken Boat, Irene Ng, David Rothwell
A Rising Tide Lifts No Sunken Boat, Irene Ng, David Rothwell
Social Space
In these times of an economic downturn, several stressors impact more stiffly on vulnerable groups in Singapore. Irene Ng and David Rothwell point out these stressors at multiple levels and suggest ways social policy can continue to respond.
Hide And Seek With The Birds And The Bees, Farheen Mukri
Hide And Seek With The Birds And The Bees, Farheen Mukri
Social Space
Teenagers today are going behind their parents’ back to explore sexuality – an area perceived as taboo by a majority of Asian parents. While the society adopts a secular approach in its forum-like discussions over the Internet, television and newspapers, parents are continually surprised at the behaviour of their teenage children. Farheen Mukri explores the teenage sexuality situation in Singapore and identifies how social service agencies, schools and parents can collectively address the problem.