Podcasts by IPS On Diversity Podcast

S4E1: IPS On Diversity Podcast S4E1 The Dual Challenges of Poverty and Single Motherhood from 2023-12-05T16:00

In Singapore, the silent struggle of single mothers facing poverty often goes unnoticed. In a society known for its affluence, these women confront unique challenges that are deeply intertwined ...

S3E9: IPS On Diversity Podcast S3E9 Being Biracial in Singapore from 2022-12-20T16:00

In Singapore, race is closely tied to identity, and racial categories are commonly used in policymaking. With the rising number of inter-racial marriages in the country, is there a need to bette...

S3E8: IPS On Diversity Podcast S3E8 Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination from 2022-12-13T16:00

Working mothers and pregnant women are still facing discrimination, in spite of guidelines that were introduced to prevent this. What are the reasons behind the continued discrimination? Can leg...

S3E7: IPS On Diversity Podcast S3E7 Palliative Care for the Young and Old from 2022-12-06T16:00

Death has always been a taboo topic in Singapore. With our ageing population rising as well as Health Minister Ong Ye Kung’s plans to increase the proportion of people dying at home or in pallia...

S3E6: IPS On Diversity Podcast S3E6 Social Worker Burnout from 2022-11-22T16:00

The demands of the social work profession have recently been in the spotlight, in part because of the pandemic, as well as highlighted in Parliament. The heavy caseload and long working hours ar...

S3E5: IPS On Diversity Podcast S3E5 Leaving the Law Profession from 2022-11-15T16:00

2021 saw a five-year record high number of lawyers leaving the industry locally. What must change to encourage lawyers to stay on in the profession? What is being done to increase the retention ...

S3E4: IPS On Diversity Podcast S3E4 Racism at Work from 2022-11-08T16:00

Race has recently been at the forefront of conversations surrounding workplace culture and hiring in Singapore. In addition to the new anti-discrimination laws which will soon be enshrined, what...

S3E3: IPS On Diversity Podcast S3E3 Ableism at Work from 2022-11-01T16:00

As part of The Enabling Masterplan 2030, Singapore aims to have 40 per cent of working persons with disabilities (PWDs) employed by 2030. Are the current measures in place sufficient to encourag...

S3E2: IPS On Diversity Podcast S3E2 Ageism at Work from 2022-10-25T16:05

Singapore is a rapidly ageing society, with over 17% of our population being 65 years old and above as of June 2021. As a result, the retirement and re-employment ages for Singapore workers will...

S3E1: IPS On Diversity Podcast S3E1 Sexism at Work from 2022-10-18T16:05

2022 has seen a greater focus on encouraging gender equality at the workplace in Singapore. The White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development released in March 2022 highlighted the introduction o...

S2E9: IPS On Diversity Podcast S2E9 Youth Mental Health from 2022-02-15T16:05

Trigger warning: This episode contains references to depression and other mental health disorders. Listener discretion is advised.

The pandemic has certainly sh...

S2E8: IPS On Diversity Podcast S2E8 What makes us Singaporean? from 2022-02-08T16:05

As a young and multicultural country, Singapore’s national identity has always been hard to define. With the world becoming more globalised, more Singaporeans are migrating overseas and mo...

S2E7: IPS On Diversity Podcast S2E7 The Homeless In Singapore from 2022-02-01T16:05

Many might be surprised that there are homeless people in Singapore. In fact, there are about 1000 people living on the streets in Singapore. Homelessness is often hidden in plain sight and with...

S2E6: IPS On Diversity Podcast S2E6 The Young Vs The Old from 2022-01-25T16:05

There has always been a generational gap between the young and the old with their differing values and attitudes on various topics ranging from parenting to politics. But are these differences r...

S2E5: IPS On Diversity Podcast S2E5 The New Civil Society from 2022-01-18T16:05

Social media has changed the face of civil society and activism as more individuals, especially youths, begin to advocate for causes online. In fact, there are many social media accounts that ar...

S2E4: IPS On Diversity Podcast S2E4 Diversity in Elite Schools from 2022-01-11T16:05

IPS On Diversity Podcast S2E4: Diversity in Elite Schools

Education is highly valued in Singapore and many parents are willing to spend money on tuition to help their chi...

S2E3: IPS On Diversity Podcast S2E3 The Plight of Buskers from 2022-01-04T16:05

Our streets used to be lively and lined with buskers but since the pandemic started in early 2020, they have become a lot quieter. Some buskers have tried to switch to performing online but many...

S2E2: IPS On Diversity Podcast S2E2 Stay-At-Home Dads from 2021-12-28T16:05

In the past, it was common for wives to stay at home to take care of the house and the children while husbands were the sole breadwinners. However, recently there has not only been the rise in d...

S2E1: IPS On Diversity Podcast S2E1 Conversations About Race from 2021-12-21T16:05

While previously seen as a taboo, talking about race in Singapore is becoming more common now especially with the rise of social media. However, while social media opens space for discourse, it ...

S1E9: IPS On Diversity Podcast S1E9 Tech and the Token Female from 2021-01-17T16:05

In Singapore schools, there is an equal ratio of men and women in the science and tech streams. But at tertiary levels and in the job market, men in tech outnumber women. Efforts are being made ...

S1E8: IPS On Diversity Podcast S1E8 Of Marriage and Migration from 2021-01-03T16:05

In Singapore, where binational marriages are on the rise, what cultural and policy adjustments must be made to balance openness with national interests?

People who are called “forei...

S1E7: IPS On Diversity Podcast S1E7 Empathy&Healthcare from 2020-12-20T16:05

We often think about healthcare in terms of prescriptions and clinical treatments. Rarely, if ever, does empathy come to mind. But in recent years, growing evidence has shown how critical empath...

S1E6: IPS On Diversity Podcast S1E6 Art vs. Culture from 2020-12-06T16:01

How does one distinguish between art and culture? Are the two synonymous, does one serve the other, or is this a false divide? In this episode, Ong Soh Chin and her guests explore these question...

S1E5: IPS On Diversity Podcast S1E5 Sex and People with Disabilities from 2020-11-22T16:01

DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains explicit content. Listener discretion is advised.

Sex — and all its accompanying discussions of trust and consent — is often...

S1E4: IPS On Diversity Podcast S1E4 Diversity and the Singapore Media from 2020-11-08T16:01

The media landscape is changing, offering diverse points of view and satisfying increasing demands for varied opinions and information. However, there are concerns that this diversity could lead...

S1E3: IPS On Diversity Podcast S1E3 What is Multiculturalism? from 2020-10-25T08:20

Different races and religions co-exist peacefully in Singapore, but fault lines are starting to show as the world at large grapples with the challenges of multiculturalism. How can one address t...

S1E2: IPS On Diversity Podcast S1E2 Reclaiming Dementia from 2020-10-25T08:15

When it comes to dementia, are we focusing on the disease but neglecting the person? Medication should not be the only treatment for dementia, which is incurable and robs people of their dignity...

S1E1: IPS On Diversity Podcast S1E1 The Cancelled&The Woke from 2020-10-22T02:03

To be woke and to cancel involve a heightened awareness of social injustice and the calling out of offending institutions or powerful people — like the Me Too movement which brought down H...

IPS On Diversity Podcast Trailer from 2020-10-22T01:22:51

On Diversity is a podcast series of new insights and fresh discussions, inspired by IPS’ Managing Diversities research programme.

In each episode, IPS Deputy Director Ong Soh Chin w...