Singaporean Men’s Attitudes Toward Spousal Violence Raise Concerns

Study reveals nearly one-third of younger Singaporean men find spousal violence acceptable, highlighting a concerning trend in gender norms.

Editorial Desk

July 23, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Singapore — Preliminary findings from the Gender Norms Perceptions Study conducted by SG Her Empowerment (SHE) indicate that nearly one in three younger Singaporean men either agreed or were neutral when asked if spousal violence could ever be acceptable. This raises concerns about the evolving attitudes toward domestic abuse among the younger demographic.

The study, reported by Channel NewsAsia (CNA) on Thursday, focused on men born in 1981 or later, categorizing them as millennials. The results suggest that a significant portion of this group may not outright reject the notion of physical abuse under certain circumstances.

SG Her Empowerment (SHE), a Singaporean NGO, carried out the survey to gauge perceptions and attitudes toward gender norms and domestic violence. The findings have sparked discussions about the need for targeted educational and awareness programs to address these concerning attitudes.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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