Perspectives on Marital Dissolution

Divorce Biographies in Singapore

Autor*innen

• Sharon Ee Ling Quah

Parameter

• 156 Seiten
• 6 Lesestunden

• Sozialwissenschaften

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Focusing on the narratives of Singaporean divorcees, this book challenges conventional views of divorce as purely negative. It introduces the concept of a "divorce biography," highlighting how individuals navigate their experiences to foster self-responsibility and form new relationships. Through their stories, the author examines the socio-economic and policy contexts that influence post-divorce life, revealing both the challenges and opportunities for productivity. This work critiques narrow definitions of family in Singapore, showcasing the resilience and complexity of relationships after marriage dissolution.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Einband: Paperback