socio-economic diversity EVIDENCE Flashcards
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class divide survey by dr PUTHUCHEARY and CNA: STATS
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- almost half of SGeans think income inrquality is most likely to cause social divide
- 91% think upper class is arrogant
- 76% of upper class and 50% of lower class are proud to be SGean
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class divide survey by dr PUTHUCHEARY and CNA: ANECDOTE
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security guard mohammed syukri receives insults because of his job
3
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the social support system
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- asset building
- home ownership
- healthcare
- employment
- education
4
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homelessness experiences
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Mariam: fled her abusive husband. Was too afraid to go back to her flat even after obtaining a domestic exclusion order, often had to sleep rough because of her shelter’s hours
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homelessness reasons
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- Intersects with many social issues “such as inequality, mental health, domestic abuse, and financial insecurity” — anthea ong from TODAY
- Only 20% seek help
6
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homelessness policies
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- homeless hearts of singapore: organise outreach sessions around the streets of SG
- shelters such as yio chu kang chapel
7
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homelessness policy effects
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- number of homeless people declined by 7% from 1115 to 1036
8
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preschoolers policies
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- kidSTART (affordability): supports parents in various aspects nationwide
- kindergarten fee assistance (kiFAS): pays for school costs
- PCF sparkletots (quality): made a community garden to “create rich outdoor learning experiences” (minister desmond lee)
- National parks board (quality): made nature playgardens for preschoolers
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preschoolers policies effects
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- since 2012, number of preschools hs doubled from 90k to 180k, “allowing more parents to find a place near home” — minister desmond lee
- kidSTART helped madam SULASTRI ABDULLAH and 8500 other families meet needs
- qualifying income ceiling is increased to $12000 per month, increasing subsidy amounts at all eligible income tiers.
- in 3 years, preschool educators grew from 15000 to 18000
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students experiences
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- secondary 2 student REUBEN WONG improved attendance, academic results and behaviour through UPLIFT
- “wealthy people can provide resources to enhance their children’s learning and better provide them with a headstart in life” — CNA SHAMSURI JUHARI and JEANNE TAN
11
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students policies
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- Compulsory Education (CE) act: mandated PRIMARY SCHOOL for sg citizens
- MOE FAS: for government and specialised schools
- UPLIFT (uplifting pupils in life and inspiring families taskforce): helps disadvantaged students and tackles absenteeism
- Spe. Edu schools: $24000 per student, MOE’s highest level of funding.
- Parent support groups (PSG): social network for parents to seek advice on helping their children
- IN GENERAL: schools have wide range of ccas
12
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students policies effects
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- CE act: every child able to attain common knowledge for further educTion and socual cohesion, INCLUDING SPECIAL NEEDS
- UPLIFT: benefits 1800 students nationwide each year in 23 schools
13
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low wage definition
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- Income inequality: difference in money earned, diff monthly household income between top and bottom 10% is around $14000
- Wealth inequality: difference in networth, twice number of afults with under $13500 in wealth than millionaires
14
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low wage policies
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- Public transport vouchers: top up cards or buy passes
- ComCare interim assistance: finances, food
- Student care fee assistance (SCFA): helps school feed
- Interim disability assistance scheme (IDAPE): financial assistance
- Progressive wage model (PWM): helps low-income workers raise their wages by taking courses and improving productivity
*: PWM not effective for those whose jobs are just too tedious and companies dont want to pay them above minimum wage (eg factory worker)
15
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disabled stats
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- only 28.6% of PWDs 15-64 are employed (CNA)
- PWDs have a 78% rate of discrimination compared to 50% for able-bodied people
