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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?
The reasons are it is less tiring for women, especially those that are in heels. Women also feels safer parking nearer to the entrance.Question 2:
(a) In your opinion, do you think it is necessary to allocate parking lots for women only? Why?
In my opinion, I felt that it is not necessary to allocate parking lots for women only. It is not necessary because for women to walk just a few more steps to entrance is not very tiring. If the woman is going shopping then it is not an excuse that they are tired. I think women can try to find a lot near the entrance if they feel unsafe parking so far, therefore I think it is not necessary to allocate parking lots for women only.(b) Which group of people do you then feel should be allocated such priority parking? Explain.
I think the group of people who needs such priority parking are the handicaps and women that are pregnant or people who have babies in the car. Since priority parking for the handicaps are allocated, I will explain the other two. Women that are pregnant who goes to work will not find it hard to get a lot and they can easily walk to the entrance of their office. Therefore I think it will be more convenient for the women that are pregnant. People who have babies in the car will also get to find a lot easily and it is more convenient for them to get to the lift lobby. As babies might cry anytime, it will not be so convenient if the person cannot find a lot and the baby is crying in the car. Therefore I think it is less troublesome if there is priority parking allocated for people with babies.