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chapter 6: what are the experiences and effects of living in a diverse…
chapter 6: what are the experiences and effects of living in a diverse society
positive experiences (harmony)
common space
a physical or social space where people from different backgrounds can interact and participate in activities together
hdb void decks / parks
residents from different races and religions can meet, play and participate in community activities. hdb provides shared spaces such as void decks, community living rooms and green spaces for residents to interact
moe-obs challenge programme
students from different backgrounds participates in activities togehter
people's association (pa)
organised community, sports and cultural activities that brings residents togehter
impact: common spaces allow people from different backgrounds to interact regularly --> build relationships --> understand one another better --> strengthen sociall cohesion and harmony
attitude of openness
being willing to listen to, understand and respect people who are different from us
just an extra chair
the Singapore kindness movement's just an extra chair initiative connects Singaporeans with foreigners during festive occasions. hosts invite guests to share meals and learn about each other's cultures
impact:: interaction --> learn about each other's cultures --> reduce unfamiliarity --> build mutual understanding --> greater harmony
cultural exchange & appreciation
the sharing of cultures, traditions, food, fashion, music and practices between different groups.
kuo chuan arts cultural
a predominantly malay lion dance troupe in singapore
found jamsairi kamaruddin developed an interest in Chinese lion dance and formed his own troupe
the troupe combines lion dance with elements such as kompang, a malay musical instrument
fusion of culture
prata / fusion food combines different culinary influence
oniatta effendi is an example of cultural fusion in fashion
impact: exposure to other cultures --> greater understanding of different traditions --> appreciation of diversity --> stronger social coehsion
exchange of knowledge & skills
people from different backgrounds share their knowledge, experiences and skills with one another
locals and foreigners can exchange knowledge through workplaces and schools
foreign professionals may bring specialized skills and expertise to singapore, while local workers gain opportunities to learn from them. singapore's manpower framework explicitly recognizes knowledge transfer as one potential benefit of global talent.
-students from different backgrounds can also share different ways of solving problems or learning
impact: sharing knowledge --> learn new skills / perspectives --> improve abilities --> greater cooperation and understanding
negative experiences (conflict / misunderstandings)
stereotypes
generalized thoughts and beliefs about a particular group
"Muslims are terrorists"
"Chinese people do not shower"
impact: stereotypes causes inaccurate beliefs about groups --> people may misunderstand others --> can lead to prejudice and discrimination
prejudice
negative attitudes and feelings towards another group that are not based on reason or fact
former ngee ann polytechnic lecturer
in 2021, a former ngee ann polytechnic lecturer made racist remarks towards an interracial couple along orchard road. he objected to the indian-chinese relationship and made negative comments based on their race. he later pleaded guilty to making racist reemarks
impact: prejudice attitude --> negative feelings towards other groups --> tension and conflict between different groups
discrimination
acting on prejudiced beliefs and negatively affecting, hurting or excluding a group
refusing someone a job because of their race or nationality
treating someone differently because of their religion
singapore's fair consideration framework requires employers to consider candidates fairly and prohibits discrimination based on characteristics such as nationality or race
impact: discrimination --> people feel excluded / unfairly treated --> unhappiness and mistrust --> social conflict
competition for resources
when different group complete for limited resource and opportunities
competition for jobs
Singapore has both local and foreign workers
the government uses measures such as foreign workers quotas, levies and employment requirements to manage the foreign workforce while supporting businessses and local employment
competition for infrastructure
Singapore has limited land and infrastructure
a growing population creates greater demand for housing, transport and other infrastructure
impact: limited resources --> groups may feel that they are competing with one another --> tension and unhapiness --> possible conflict between groups