Multiculturalism

Question 1

What are Singapore’s three pillars?

Answer 1

Multiculturalism
- Equal status with Malays having special ‘privileges’
Secularism
- Separation of Religion and Politics
Meritocracy
- Equal Opportunities
- Rewards and Recognition based on ability

Question 2

Framework for Social Cohesion

Answer 2

• Community Platforms and Initiatives
• Social Institutions
• Consultation
• Policy Measures
• Law

Question 3

Laws in Social Cohesion

Answer 3

• Presidential Council for Minority Rights
• Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act
  
  1. Presidential Council for Religious Harmony
  2. Restraining orders against officials or members of religious groups.
• Sedition Act

Question 4

List the 5 Shared Values

Answer 4

1. Nation, community and society before self
2. Family basic unit of society
3. Consensus not contention
4. Regard and community support for individuals
5. Racial & Religious Harmony

Question 5

What is the Ethnic Integration Policy

Answer 5

1980s

1. Quota System
2. Prevent formation of racial enclaves

Question 6

Outcomes of HDB

Answer 6

1. Political - Provided for people
2. Stake in the Nation
3. Platform for Socialization

Question 7

What does social engineering want to achieve?

Answer 7

1. National building
   - Common identity, shared values
2. Social Harmony
   - Preserve multicultural, political and social stability
3. Economic Development
   - Disciplined workforce
   - Modern and cosmopolitan society
   - Environmental sustanability

Question 8

What is a definition of a nation

Answer 8

People on a well-defined territory, sharing cultural and historical roots, speaking a common language