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chapter 7- How can we respond to diversity in society - Coggle Diagram
chapter 7- How can we respond to diversity in society
Government's responses
Singapore :flag-sg:
Integration
Minority groups retain unique identity while forging common ground
Community Support
National Integration Council --> Community Integration Fund--> projects to encourage interactions between Sg & immigrants
E.g. PA organised house visits & block parties
Naturalisation Initiatives
New citizens must complete-->Singapore Citizenship Journey:
to learn Sg history
appreciate Sg shared values
-interact with locals
Common Experiences
NS
SAFVC
France :flag-fr:
Assimilation: Based on the principle of Laicite (secularism)
expected to adopt beliefs and practices of majority
Education
-all children must attend school till 16 y.o
-Adaptation classes for immigrant children
-no discussion of religion
-Moral & civic education to promote national values
Employment
Diversity Charter
-to raise employer's awareness of recruiting employees from diverse background
-encourages companies to be inclusive & promote diversity at work place
Naturalisation
attend 4 day civic training course
learn French principles & values
600 hours free french lanaguge course
Citizens' responses
individuals
community groups