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Having different
perceptions / lack of
understanding /
insensitivity of
different racial
groups
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Different perceptions /
lack of understanding /
insensitivity of
different religious
groups
Challenges
Maria Hertogh
riots
Transnational terrorism
e.g. Al-Qaeda & JI
Having different
perceptions / lack of
understanding /
insensitivity of
different racial
groups
1) Building a
national
identity:
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o
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2) Safeguarding
the interests of the
minority
Policy of multiracialism
Common
practices
Bilingualism
How to manage
ethnic diversity
Identify the
measure
Building a
national identity:
Policy of multiracism
Common
practices
Bilingualism
Common practices
Common practices are actions that
Singaporeans carry out together. Singing the
national anthem, taking the pledge and
attending the flag raising ceremony are
examples of the common practices carried out
in schools.
Identify the
measure
Safeguarding the
interests of the
minority
Minority representation
The Presidential Council of Minority Rights
(PCMR) and the Group Representation
Constituency (GRC) are two examples of how
representation of the minority groups is
achieved.
Identify the
measure
Developing
common space
(Common space
refers to the
common time
and place that
people come
together This
provides
opportunities for
Singaporeans to
interact
deepen
understanding
among
Singaporeans
from the different
races.)
Identify the
measure