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Thursday, October 21, 2004, 08:20

In Asia: From a tradition of universal marriage to non-marriage

The Star Online, Malaysia

Marrying older in life or not at all, ageing, rising number of working women, rural-urban migration and gender equality are the main challenges that families in Asia Pacific face which require various forms of intervention.

Strong family bonds can help to curb social problems. One of the most revolutionary changes in late 20th century Asia is the rise in delayed marriage or non-marriage.

“Asia moved from a tradition of universal marriage to non-marriage and rates in some countries are among the highest in the world, over a space of less than two generations,” says Dr Gavin Jones from National University of Singapore’s Asia Research Institute. >> continue

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