Have you experienced singlism?


Whether single or married, one isn’t better than the other. It’s a matter of personal choice and sometimes, circumstances. So, people shouldn’t judge or be prejudiced against a person just because of their marital status. Photo: Freepik

While the common perception is that singles have a lot more freedom and independence to do the things they want, the reality is that they also face biases, discrimination and social stigma.

StarLifestyle speaks to Malaysians (both single and married) to find out their thoughts on the topic of singlism which is defined as the “unfair treatment of people who are single/not married or partnered”.

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