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Ethics and Society
Quick questions on Family and the changing society explained: H1 General Paper
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What is the demographic dimension?Show answer
Many questions in this theme connect to demographics. Falling birth rates and ageing populations, pronounced in developed societies including Singapore, raise concerns about workforce, care and the sustainability of support systems. These are central, concrete issues a strong essay can deploy: they explain why the state takes an interest in families and why the changing family is a policy challenge, not merely a cultural one.
What is the role of the state?Show answer
On what should be done, the defensible position grants the state a significant but bounded role:
What are vague examples?Show answer
"Families are different now" evidences little. Use specific cases such as demographic policy or parental-leave provision.
What is q1?Show answer
Explain why "change" and "decline" should be distinguished when discussing the family. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Identify one practical challenge created by changing family structures and demographics. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain why the state should "enable rather than dictate" family choices. [3 marks]
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