Speaking at a panel discussion organised by The Straits Times in partnership with the Singapore Kindness Movement on the topic of privilege in Singapore and giving back to society, SMU Dean of Students and Professor of Sociology (Practice) Paulin Straughan said, "The more dangerous levers of inequality are the ones behind closed doors... We don't see them, and therefore we assume that it's okay." She was making reference to issues such as inter-generational transfers of poverty, or people overworking due to insufficient income. Prof Straughan also highlighted the need for better work-life balance in getting Singaporeans to think about others.