Women: Past & Present...

The ma-jie's of the past during the building of singapore, are usually found working alongside men in quarries and construction.

why did they vow celibacy?

it was to break away from the control of the men, and to change their destiny. because of the olden

The ma-jie's of the past during the building of Singapore, are usually found working alongside men in quarries and construction. One question many had asked before: Why did they vow celibacy?

Apparently, it was to break away from the control of the men, and to change their destiny. To break away from the olden "women are baggage to be bartered and sold" mentality.

Most importantly, how did it all come to fruition?

The rise of it: financial independence

Fast forward a few decades, and we see women are choosing not to get married, choosing to work and be swinging singles.

Again, we ask why?

Most say that they don't wish to 'tie' themselves to one person, some to break away from the 'expected' or traditional roles of women.. Some - just want to happy..

The reason may be slightly different, but the cause is the same.. Financial independence.

Seems like there is common ground between women - no matter past or present. This shows too that some issues are still there even after so many years.

"women are baggage to be bartered and sold" mentality.

the rise of it: financial independence

fast forward a few decades: women are choosing not to get married.

why?

dun wish to 'tie' themselves to one person, to break away from the 'expected' or traditional roles of women

seems like there is common ground between women - no matter past or present. and this shows that some issues are still there even after so many years.