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Chapter 3: How do we work for the Good of society? - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 3: How do we work for the Good of society?
Government
Internal Order
Lawful and peaceful --> Meets the basic needs of people
SPF(Singapore Police Force)
Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) --> Firefighters etc
Internal security Department (ISD) e.g: Catching terrorists
External Security
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Diplomacy (Maintaining good relations with other countries) --> Maintains peace and sovereignty( The right to rule oneself)
Ministry of Defence(Army, Navy and Air force)
Deterrence (ability to defend)
Ensuring justice
Judiciary (Court system)
Ensures that people who need protection receive protection
Makes people act responsibility
Makes people feel safe
Makes it fair
Ensures that people who break laws are appropriately punished
Providing Goods and Services
Healthcare
MOH( Ministry of Health)
Education
MOE (Ministry of Education)
Housing
HDB + URA
Transport
LTA
Meets people's basic needs --> Makes society a better place
Safeguarding interests of citizens
Retirement funds
CPF
Workers' rights
Tripartite alliance for fair and progressive practices
Tripartite: Govt, workers and employers --> Work tgt to en sure workers' rights are protected
Individual
Organised Groups(Tend to be more influential)
Formal groups
Non Governmental organisations
E.g: Care Corner Family service centre
Help to improve lives of minority social groups
Volunteer welfare organisations
Helps to ensure equal opportunities and integration with society
Informal groups
E.g: Save Bukit Brown Cemetery Group
Not officially recognised by the Govt
Addresses the needs of fellow citizens by responding to issues abd challenges that they care about
Thus, a greater sense of responsibility and sense of belonging to the community
Cater to the specific groups of people --Complementing government efforts
Strengthening citizens' sense of belonging
Builds an attachment to the country
Builds a sense of civic responsibility, will be more inclined to contribute to society --> E.g: Try to meet the needs of vulnerable groups
Strategies:
Social media
Political leaders can engage with citizens and provide feedback on national issues and policies
REACH program
Gathers and gauges ground sentiments
Promotes active citizenry through citizen participation and involvement
Our Singapore conversation