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Based on your understanding of the challenges that Singapores multi-ethnic society face,
what are some keywords / phrases that help you explain what will happen to our multiethnic society if we fail to manage these challenges.
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Based on your understanding of an ideal multi ethnic society, what are some possible
keywords / phrases to explain how can these measures help Singapore to be an ideal
multi ethnic society?
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3 Which is a more important
reason to manage ethnic
diversity: Security and
peace or Economic
progress? EYA.
Based on your understanding of an ideal multi ethnic society, what are some possible
keywords / phrases to explain why is it important for Singapore to manage ethnic
diversity?
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Suggested Answer Scheme
1 Below are three challenges
of a multi-ethnic society:
Based on your understanding of the challenges that Singapores multi-ethnic society face,
what are some keywords / phrases that help you explain what will happen to our multi-
MdmWaniAhmad&MrEvanLau~SocialStudies2011
d)
Managing
perceptions of
different racial
groups
e)
Managing
perceptions of
different religious
groups
f)
Threats from
external forces
Which do you think is the
greatest challenge facing
Singapore? EYA.
2 To what extent is Building a
national identity the most
effective way to manage
ethnic diversity in
Singapore? EYA.
MdmWaniAhmad&MrEvanLau~SocialStudies2011
Based on your understanding of an ideal multi ethnic society, what are some possible
keywords / phrases to explain why is it important for Singapore to manage ethnic
diversity?
If we manage ethnic diversity, we will be able to:
Live harmoniously with one another / minimize conflicts with one another
Feel more secured about the development of the country as all the groups share a
common goal
Have a motivated working population who pushes the economy forward
Promote more interaction among the different ethnic groups
Create a better living environment in the country (one that focuses on a sense of
togetherness)
Create a good image / reputation for Singapore as other countries view Singaporeans as
one united nation
MdmWaniAhmad&MrEvanLau~SocialStudies2011