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Social study chapter 6 experiences and effects of living in a diversity …
Social study chapter 6
experiences and effects of living
in a diversity
positive effects
cultural exchange and appreciation
Language, Fashion, Food, Music, Traditions
deeper understanding
e.g. kuochuan arts cultural
(Malay lion dance, mix of Chinese and Malay tradition)
Exchange of knowledge and skills
Locals and foreigner
new knowledge
new product
Thermo Fisher scientific
Thermo Fisher's research and development (R&D) centre
has been the central hub for its Asia-Pacific operations.
Singapore was chose as an R&D Hub is because of its well-developed infrastructure for biomedical research and development. Singaporeans in the company are trained in leadership skills and encouraged to collaborate with employees from different cultures and with different experiences and expertise
One of the Singaporean scientist from Thermo Fisher Scientific Ms Si Kee Tan, She led a team of 35 multinational scientists to develop cutting-edge products related to COVID-19 testing
common spaces
physical / social spaces
e.g. Void deck, OBS, social media
Attitude to openness
understanding difference
e.g. just an extra chair for that person
let them join us making the surrounding more exciting
negative effects
prejudice
Attitudes and feelings towards other groups that are not based
on reasons or facts
Incident of former Singapore PR's comments on people
who take public transport
competition for resources
Competition for jobs
Competitions for infrastructure
Government strategies:
Stricter Foreign workforce controls
land transport master plan 2024
Stereotypes
Generalised thoughts and beliefs about
a particular group
e.g. "Muslims are terrorist", "Chinese they do not shower"
discrimination
Acting on prejudiced beliefs and negative feelings
by hurting or excluding a group
Racist Incident on Orchard Road: Former
NYP Lecturer confronts Interracial Couple