St Journal 7

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?

It is less tiring for women, especially when they are in heels, to find a parking lot.Some women felt safer parking nearer to the entrance and men are fine with it as only a few lots have been taken up.The reserved lots are located nearer to the entrance, the bigger den the normal lots to help parent, especially those with young children, load and unload bulky prams more easily.

Question 2: (a) In your opinion, do you think it is necessary to allocate parkinglots for women only? Why?

Somehow, I think it is unnecessary to allocate those parking lots for women only.Men also went to the mall with children; thus, I don’t see why the parking lots should not only privilege the woman.The spokesman said car park should be made safer for women drivers. Apart from locating such lots closer to lift lobbies, there should be good lighting, clear visibility and closed-circuit television cameras in place to ensure the safety of female drivers.

(b) Which group of people do you then feel should be allocated such priority parking? Explain.In my opinion, family with children or elderly should be allocated to such priority parking. As it bring more convenient to family and also the elderly. It is easier for them to find a parking lot. They deserve such priority then anyone else.