Straits Times E-Forum Reflection

Term 2 Week 2 (30th March)

Article: “Sorry guys, these lots are not for you” – ‘Home’ Section (Pg B1)

Question 1:
What were some of the reasons cited in the article why there was a need to have parking lots for women only in these buildings?

One of the reasons is to help women with young children to load and unload bulky prams more easily. Another reason would be that it will be less tiring for woman especially when they wear heels.


Question 2:
(a)In your opinion, do you think it is necessary to allocate parking lots for women only? Why?

I think it is not necessary to allocate parking lots for women only as it will seem to be biased to women. Somehow it might also affect others that think Singapore and sometimes during peak hours people might not find lots to park so it will be easier when parking lots are just for one gentle.

(b)Which group of people do you then feel should be allocated such priority parking? Explain.

In my opinion, I think that it is good to allocate parking lots for the pregnant lady, those that has elderly and those parents that has children which is below 10 years old. It will seem to be easier to alight especially those elderly who are weak. This will help them to walk a lesser distance .