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Experiences & Effects of living in a Diverse Society Chapter 6…
Experiences & Effects of living in a Diverse Society Chapter 6
Harmonious Interactions
Common spaces
a conductive environment for interaction
Physical space, shared values and common experiences
Bring people together to interact
Of different nationalities
Of different races and ethnicities
Of different religion
Of different socio-economic statuses
Examples
People's Association
Inter-racial and religious Confidence Circle
Public Basketball courts/soccer field
national service
onepeople.sg
Big walks/marathons
Exchange and appreciation
Attitude of openness allows respect and appreciation of diversity}meaningful interactions
Culture
Distinct experiences
Interactions can lead to fusion ideas
Examples
Fashion
Music
Food
Skills and knowledge
Share in the areas of research and development with overseas experts
Knowledge & expertise
Strengthen competencies and collaborations
Examples
Biomedical Research
Internationally renowned scientists came to jump-start Singapore's biomedical research
funds public research initiatives
Challenges
irresponsible expression of actions, opinions and feelings}erode trust, weaken cohesion
Prejudice and misconceptions
unfair feeling of dislike for people
Stereotypes are negative} hurt/excluded/discriminated
Examples
Racial Discrimination
excluded based on nationality
Pastor Rony Tan commented negatively on Buddhism
Singapore dogs
PRC student called Singaporeans dogs
Negative remarks against foreigners}Singaporeans seen as xenophobia
Competition for resources
Concerns over
Standard of living
Employment "they take our jobs"
Fair consideration Frame work
Housing
Transport
Social mobility
Lesser jobs people in the lower SES cannot progress up the ladder