Chap 6) Exp & Effects Of Div Society

Question 1

What are the positive experiences and effects of living in a diverse society?

Answer 1

• Cultural exchange & appreciation
• exchange of knowledge & skills

Question 2

What are the negative experiences and effects of living in a diverse society?

Answer 2

• Stereotypes, prejudice & discrimination
• competition for resources

Question 3

Elaborate on “cultural exchange & appreciation”

Answer 3

Sharing of ideas, customs & traditions among people from different backgrounds can result in fusion of cultures leading to interesting and exciting outcomes.

Question 4

Elaborate on “exchange of knowledge & skills”

Answer 4

Research has shown that creativity and diversity correlates strongly.
When foreign companies set up in Singapore, there’s technology transfer going on because locals get hired and they learn.

Question 5

Elaborate on “stereotypes, prejudice & discrimination”

Answer 5

Stereotypes: generalised beliefs about a particular group of people
Prejudice: attitudes & feelings towards other groups that are not based on reason
Discrimination: actions that hurt or exclude that prejudiced group

Question 6

Elaborate on “competition for resources”

Answer 6

For job opportunities, housing, and increased load on infrastructure.
Some may benefit from Competition