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responding to socio-cultural diversity
government response(s)
assimilation in france
how? (policies)
education
compulsory edu until 16
adaptive classes for immigrant children
- help improve their french to be assimilated into french schs
No discussion about religions except in History, Literature, Art and Philosophy classes
2015 - a new course in moral and civic education to
promote the values of its national motto, as well as justice
,
respect
and
non-discrimination
was introduced
employment
makes immigrant
commited
to stay in country
required for immigrants to
pick up french lang
to communicate w colleagues
increases national identity by being able to converse and understand eo
govt introduced
Diversity Charter
to
raise employers' awareness
of recruiting employees from
diverse BGs
encourages
companies to be
inclusive
and promote diversity
however, due to
discrimination in hiring
,
higher unemployment levels
of immigrant families exist
naturalisation processes
necessary for all immigrants to undergo french courses + attend 4 days of civic education(abt life in france) before attaining PR
such programmes ensure integration btw french citizens and immigrants
ensure that
immigrants will enhance their interaction with others in France
attain fluency in French language
&
adopt French attitudes & beliefs
subsequently
strengthen their French identity
why?
idea of
harmony is achieved
through every
individual putting aside their affiliation to race, religion and socio-econ status
to display their national identity
national identity should
bind all French citizens
acknowledges the
presence of diversity
but
does not overshadow the national identity
having the
identity of immigrants
become
indistinguishable from the majority
principle laicite :
secularism
clear
separation
of
religious affairs
from
governance
no religion
is
favoured
over another
tensions
people are
unable to openly display their religious identity.
upset
that
government
is
not respecting the rights of individuals
to practice their religion
wearing
of religious symbols
Introduced in 2004, the
law prohibits
the
display of religious items
in public schools.
rationale: to
reinforce the French national identity
&
social cohesion
and to maintain religious neutrality
wearing of religious clothing is
perceived to undermine the French national identity
.
Government & the French
fear that their French identity is threatened
by new immigrants who hold on to their religious identities.
criticism on the policy
as it is said to
violate individual rights and freedom of religion and expression
Government defends by
emphasizing
on the need to
minimise distinction
between people.
integration in singapore
why?
differences are
recognised
and
respected
no special rights granted
to differents groups of people with different practices and beliefs
Singapore believes that diverse socio-cultural identities
complements
Singapore
national identity
immigrants
retain unique identities
how?
naturalisation programmes
compulsory programme : Singapore Citizenship Journey
deepen appreciation/understanding
of SG normalities and shared values
given opportunities to have
meaningful interactions
w local community
receive citizenship after completing progrmme
collaboration between Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth(MCCY), Immigration & Checkpoints Authority(ICA), People's Association(PA)
learn about SG history + development
common experiences
National Service (NS)
brings people
from
diverse BGs
to train and live
together
NSmen
develop sense of collective interest
- defending SG
strengthens relationships
+ creates
strong national identity
Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps(SAFVC)
provides
opportunity for individuals who are not required to serve NS to contribute to SG's national defence
strengthens relationships
+ creates
strong national identity
community support
National Integration Council(NIC) launches Community Integration Fund(CIF) in 2009
aimed to
support organisations interested
in
implementing intigration
organisations
support integration
by
focusing on diff + impt aspects of adapting SG
way of life
tensions
economic
Some Singaporeans feel that there is a
greater competition for jobs.
job security
has been
compromised
.
blamed
for
increase in prices
Immigrants
are
blamed
for
ovecrowding
and strain on public infrastructure e.g. transport
social
Lack of sufficient integration
of new immigrants, as perceived by Singaporeans.
Perceived dilution
/ erosion of
Singaporean identity
Possible
social tensions arising
due to
lack of integration
by new immigrants and
inability to communicate effectively
in English
Immigrants
’ social
norms & behaviours
have become
obstacles to successful integration
diversity
source of
strength
appreciation
+ exchange of cultures, knowledge and skills
lead to creation of new ideas
source of
tension
diff beliefs, values, practices and views
interact may
lead to tensions
during negotiation of differences
individual response
responses to
insensitive comments
can affect how people view immigrants
reacting with
anger
will
fuel
sentiments of
unhappiness and criticism
reacting
constructively
will
raise awareness and address areas of ignorance
which will then
promote understanding
of cultural differences
community responses
community groups
organise themselves into
formal/informal groups
to
contribute
towards
specific needs/issues
Welcome In My Backyard(WIMBY)
youth-led group
ground-up campaign
founded in April 2020 to
raise awareness
about the lives of migrant workers
also
aims to promote interactions
between migrant workers and local community