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SS (Use of common spaces, experiences and effects of living in a diverse…

- - - - fusion of local and foreign ideas can occur like for example Ms Oniatta Effendi fashion entreprenuer own batik clothing line, incorporates javanese motifs with more comtemporary patterns such as jap influenced sashiko motif
      - Mr Mike Tay Singaporean designer and founder of design studio Onlewo, makes curtains, wallpaperm fabrics with patterns inspired by the heritage, places and cultures of the various communites in Singapore and Asia
    - - e.g. thermo fisher scientific (one of the world's largest medical device makers) over 2 decades, research and development centre in sg has been central hub for Asia- pacific operations
        chose sg cos of its well-developed infrastructure for biomedical research and development
        ecpertise and young talents from universities and research institutes also make sg favourable location
        SIngaporeans in the multinationl company are trained in leadership skills and encouraged to collaborate with employees from different culture ans with diff expereiences and experties, sharpen skills by sharing and learning from one another. young technicians to be mentored to produce high-quality equipement
- - - - shape our identities
    - - can be beneficial or cause tensions or conflicts
        
        appreciation for culture
    - - physical properties based on race
    - - e.g. Singapore's malay community consists of different ethnic groups such as the Javanese and the Bugis
      - in docs 1
    - - to make decisions on the policies related to race, ethnicities
        
        GRC - grassroot constituency
        
        in 1988, ensure minority races are represented in Singapore Parliament
        group of members of parliament representing resident's needs in the GRC. each group must have a MP who is of the minority race
        
        EIP - ethnic integration policy
        
        in 1989 to promote interaction and harmony among ethnic groups in Singapore. Its aim also to prevent rise of ethnic enclaves (minority live away from the larger group)
        
        EIP ensures each HDB block has various ethnic groups, proportionate to the ethnic make-up of Singapore
        promotes interactions amongst the ethnic groups due to living in close proximity
    - - affects beliefs, values and practices and way of life
        
        in docs 2
      - usually involves a god or person to worship
      - an account of events that explains origin and meaning of life
      - commonly promote values of compassion, love and respect
      - determined by birth or chosen by choice
      - religious beliefs may influence thinking, choices and decisions and how they interact, impact way of life and identity
  - - - e.g. Government introduced KidSTART programme which aims to give support to children aged six and below. it equips parents with the relevant knowledge and skills to nurture their child's early development. KidSTART is offered to families which need it the most such as families with a household income of 2,500 or less or a gross monthly per captia income of 650 or less
    - - live together in a particular geographic area
      - common history and language as well as common experiences and practices and traditions
      - feel a shared sense of identity with people of same nationality, as identify with a shared experiences: common language, culture and history
      - immigrants are foreigners who settle in Singapore permanently
        
        economic opportunities and stable social environment attract immigrants to Singapore to work
        
        contribute to our diversity by bringing along their distinct identities and practices unique to their country of origin
    - - does not define a person for who he is and only an aspect of his life does not determine his identity
      - can move up or down and can influence one's life experiences