Student Essay on Modern Women in Singapore

Examines the needs and desires of modern women in Singapore. Discusses the conflict between modern lifestyles and traditional expectations. Explores the struggle to have it all.

Vroom. Whiz. Sleek cars with smartly dressed drivers at the wheel weave through the endless forest of skyscrapers. Flustered workers juggling heaps of paper work and flying briefcases take to the streets as early as 7 in the morning. The bleak and crisp scribbling of pens and shuffling of documents break through the mild rays and silent timid nature of dawn as the usual warm black coffee starts bubbling. Lost in the fast paced life of Singapore, many are caught up in the hustle and bustle of teeming city life. The rat race of fierce competition, with teeth bared, claws gleaming to slash and eyes ever ready to search out for the kill, women stand out from the usually aggressive men. It's a jungle amidst the towering and intimidating offices down to the stern and expressionless.....