SMU Dean of Students and Professor of Sociology (Practice) Paulin Straughan said one inequality issue that may preoccupy this Parliament is the issue of migrant workers, particularly with regards to their living conditions, while SMU Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan said female representation in Parliament is important. “You add to the legitimacy of Parliament if MPs are seen to be representative of Singapore society as a whole. Because that adds to the ability of Parliament to remain relevant in dealing with the key issues of the day,” Assoc Prof Tan explained.