Forum: Including sexual orientation in new workplace law would have wide-ranging implications

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Singapore is a meritocratic society....anyone should be hired as long as that person is suitable for the job. People should not be discriminated against at work for any personal characteristics that are irrelevant to merit.

same-sex partners were entitled to employment-related spousal benefits. Such a position is at odds with Singapore’s laws and the values of a majority of Singaporeans, who consider marriage to be a union between a man and a woman.

“all women (including transgender women) should be allowed to use the women’s facilities” under the applicable anti-discrimination law. This means that a biological male who identifies as a woman must be allowed access to women’s bathrooms, despite the impact on the privacy of women.

the potential of SOGI anti-discrimination to undermine and redefine the values of our society, and impose a set of norms which a majority of Singaporeans do not accept 

Qn: How far do you agree that efforts to promote inclusiveness do more harm than good? (RI Prelim 2024)