Singapore Has the Third Lowest Gender Gap in South East Asia

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Friday, 20 September 2024

Singapore has the third lowest gender gap in South East Asia according to the Global Gender Gap Index. On a scale where 1 means absolute parity, the island nation scored a .77 in 2023.

However, women in Singapore have interesting views about gender parity in the country. According to Indeed’s Promoting Women for Better Work report 37% of female workers in Singapore believe the gender pay gap is biggest at the country level as compared to their own organisations (24%) or industry sector sectors (28%).

It has been estimated that only 30 percent respondents felt that the gender gap in the country could be closed in the next five years, whereas realistic estimates peg this at 50 years.

These are interesting observations considering the rest of Asia lags much behind in terms of gender parity.

In the current edition of Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine, we highlight the success stories of women leaders from Singapore.

The first featured woman leader is Shalini Kapoor, Founder & Director at Little Artists Art Studio. She has been trained in design and arts and has been a professional educator for 20 years. She has worked closely as a consulting art therapist with mental health patients at the Singapore Association of Mental Health (1997-2000) and SCARF (Schizophrenia Research Foundation- India). Navigating the education landscape, Shalini contributes to Little Artists Art Studio's success through strategic leadership and a commitment to advancing art education. Let's hear more from her in this one-on-one interaction.

We also feature an indepth conversation with Su Fen Cheong, the founder of Preschool Market, dedicated to enhancing early childhood education through innovative programs and community engagement. Her work emphasizes sustainability, educational technology, and fostering social responsibility among young learners, driving positive change in the sector. With a deep-rooted passion for this field, Su Fen embarked on a journey to establish Preschool Market, an initiative aimed at engaging the early childhood community through meaningful projects.

Read about these women leaders and get to know the secret to their success.

Do let us know your thoughts.