social studies

attributes shaping citizenship

descent

country of birth

marriage

naturalisation

identity

participation

singing National Anthem

taking National Pledge

celebrating National Day

what is good for society

unequal sharing of costs

noise pollution from construction sites

Thomson Line

having to give up personal property

differing priorities

monthly salaries > 5000 prioritises public healthcare

monthly salaries < 5000 prioritises public housing

differing needs and interests

divisive decision to drill through the Central Catchment Reserve while constructing Cross-Island Line

building of Thomson-East Coast Line

discusses national issues and drafts laws related to them

interprets and applies laws made by Legislature

executes these policies and run the day-to-day administration of the state

Mr Liu Thai Ker, former chairman of National Arts Council

set up Singapore Writers' Festival to help contribute to more vibrant art scene

decision to build Integrated Resorts (IRs) with casinos

Edwin Yeo, former assistant director of the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau

misappropriated $1.76 million

building of Integrated Resorts (IRs)

REACH government feedback system set up in 1985

Edusave Scholarship

reward top 10% of school students for gd performance

Merit Bursary Scheme

reward top 25% of school students for gd performance

how can we work for good of society

Singapore Police Force

protect people who live in SG from crime

riot that broke out in Little India in 2013

Republic of Singapore Air Force

deter aggression and defend SG & its interests

Judiciary's responsibility

creation of Family Justice Courts

Personal Protection Order

SG's public transport network

4638 bus-stops

105 different MRT stations

WorkRight Initiative

helps both employees and employers understand their rights and responsibilities

'A litter at a time'

movement driven by housewife regarding irresponsibility of SGreans to clean up after themselves

'Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore' (MINDS)

help the disabled integrate into society

distribution of masks to the needy such as elderly

Reaching Everyone for Active Citizenry @Home (REACH)

regularly collects feedback from the citizenry to help gauge a policy's effectiveness

Transient Workers Count Too (TWC2)

recommendations on how to improve the living conditions of foreign workers in SG

what is diversity

different factors that shape identity and contribute to a diverse society

race and ethnicity

Malay ethnic & racial group

Malays typically grow up speaking Malay and following Islam as a religion

religion

Buddhism

nationality

different dietary taste

practise a different religion

speak another language

socioeconomic status

affect opportunities and activities that one will likely take part in

why is there greater diversity

flexible/relaxed immigration policy

various expatriates under S-Pass scheme decided to remain
as PR citizens

economic opportunities

blue-collar

many Tamil & Bangladeshi people are enticed by
job opportunities here

white-collar

petrochemicals industry

introduces ppl of high socioeconomic status &
different cultures to SG

sociocultural environment

presence of local immigrant communities

Australia & New Zealand Association

experiences and effects of living in diverse society

socio-economic consequences

exchange of skills and knowledge

Biomedical Research council of the Agency for Science,
Technology and Research (A*STAR)

internationally renowned scientists with the expertise & knowledge to jumpstart the country's biomedical science moved to SG

creation of H1N1 flu vaccine

competition for resources

concerns over standard of living

competition in SGrean employment, prices of goods & services, demand on public transport

concerns over social mobility

widening of income gap = more ppl of lower income stuck at their socioeconomic status

socio-cultural consequences

exchange and appreciation of culture

fusing of cultural cuisine to form fusion dishes

otah burger, combines traditional American burger with Malay otah

prejudice and misconceptions

Arabs & Muslim-Americans became victims of hate crimes in America after the 9/11 terrorist attacks

how can we respond in diverse society

socio-cultural diversity

assimilation

france

education

no discussion of religion except in History & Philosophy classes

adaptation classes to help improve French

employment

commits the immigrant to stay in the country, hastening his acquisition of social capital & French language

naturalisation processes

integration

singapore

naturalisation initiatives

common experiences

socio-economic diversity

market-based approach

usa

affordability

benefits

challenges

shared responsibility

singapore

affordability

benefits

challenges

government-financed

sweden

affordability

benefits

challenges

main driving forces of globalisation

developments in transportation

SG's seaports and airports

6700 flights per week, 140k vessels per year

growth of MNCs

Nestle

MacDonald's

Starbucks

sources coffee beans from Nigeria

generating employment opportunities

sent to roasting facilities in US

bilateral supplier and consumer relationship

increased interconnectedness

advancements in technology

collaboration of scientists worldwide on projects

spread of ideas between academia of different
countries

links developments in multiple countries
together

economic impacts of globalisation

countries

companies

individuals

does globalisation lead to cultural homogenisation or hybridisation

cultural homogenisation

cultural hybridisation

impact of globalisation on security

cybersecurity

impacts of cybercrime

cybersecurity

transnational terrorism

impacts of TT

management of TT

preventive measures

protective measures

responsives measures