buzzwords Flashcards
1
Q
melting pot of cultures
A
multicultural identity ( of singapore )
2
Q
pressure cooker environment
A
high-pressure situation / environment
3
Q
glass ceiling
A
invisible systemic barrier
4
Q
NIMBY
A
“not in my backyard” ( behaviour of singaporeans )
5
Q
pluralism
A
politucal philosophy which assumes that diversity is beneficial to society & that autonomy should be enjoyed by disparate functional / cultural groups within a society,
( religious grps, trade unions, professional organizations, ethnic minorities etc.)
6
Q
social fabric
A
connections binding the society together
7
Q
social contract
A
an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits
8
Q
keeping up w/ the Jones
A
try to emulate or not be outdone by one’s neighbours
