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The class division can make the poor feel alienated from the rest of society. They have less chances to participate in societal activities and the isolation can lead them to feeling lonely compared to those who have the time to partake in them.
- michelle

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Class divide is still an ongoing issue and has created a lot of tension among all the social classes. And i think it is very important to change people mindset in general  to improve on the whole situation , change the way they were taught about different people from different class level does. I think it is a very important issue as it is breaking singaporeans up
wan ting

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that the social divide by class is a serious issue that has to be taken seriously. it is important for singaporeans to treat everyone equally regardless so that no one feels excluded in our country. this can allow more citizens to have a sense of belonging in our country
-ophelia

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i feel that there are still many people who treat those who work in jobs that give out low salary like security guards in a harsh manner. i dont think thats necessary. however its sad to still see people who work in this kind of sector being treated in a way that they are ''stupid", "useless security" etc. tbh ive been told of stories like this before and i get mad because i dont understand why must there be a difference in the way of communicating those in lower income jobs. but i feel that its the society that creates this divide of, treating those of higher ses nicely and those of lower ses rudely. everyone is human and we all want to be treated with respect, so we all need to treat one another equally. -ain

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class division is something we have not been discussing much about because we have been oblivious to it, even though it is slowly causing segregation in our society. people of all ages, even children, are experiencing this divide and it is something so sad to see. this is an issue that we have to be brave to confront because if it becomes even worse with time, our society will be going against the value of equality and meritocracy that we hold on to so tightly and it is something undesirable. - raina

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The poor are being marginalised by the rich, causing them to feel insignificant and excluded from society, causing an “us vs them” scenario that will be bad for Singapore as there will be tensions building up due to pent up anger, and with the way the Singapore government is trying to bring the two ends of social classes together, it will likely not lead to social cohesion, instead conflict
-Ruixin

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The situation of class divide is not really a black or white outlook as there are multiple factors affecting one's class. While some have a better headstart, others have more skills to help them climb the social ladder. However, a lot of the times (from the video) it shows that it was the parents' expectations that push their child to excel in education, which is ironic as education does not even come up to the first 3 factors of getting richer, which in turn means climbing up the social level and class. Yet, it was those from the lower class to think that education is the 2nd most important factor to be richer who did not have much expectations on their child's studies. Those from the lower class seem to have a more idealistic outlook in the social settings as they felt hard work is the most important factor to succeed in terms of riches. However, those from the upper class felt that it was the social connections amongst the right people to gain benefits is the answer to getting even richer.
-janice

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class division is not something that can be easily solved by just exposing people to people of different classes. there are many other factors that causes people of different classes to not be able to interact. however i feel that everyone has the same heart, that they want to interact with others just that it is difficult to do so. the people who say undesirable words to others are the ones making class divide undesirable. class divide is also inevitable as jobs such as security guards and cleaners are important in society because they are needed so people should not look down on them. -evelyn

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that people actually do, sub-conciously or not classify others in their minds, and treat them differently based on their judgment. It never occured to me that i am being judged based on hypocritical guidelines those individuals possess. we should not give in to the devil in us by seeing others based off these factors but follow the angel that shows us the good in every person.
-Sangita

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As much as we want to believe that inequality in Singapore is decreasing, the reality is that it is in fact growing even more. The difference between classes is one of the biggest cause of division in Singapore. The stereotypes and stigma of people of different classes can leave a big scar on many. The rich have better access to education and enjoy a good life whereas the poor have to work harder to make ends meet. It is never impossible to get out of the "poverty" however, the chance of doing so is very slim.
~Azhar

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Even though everyone is of different socioeconomic status, personally i believe we should treat everybody like how we want to be treated . It is important to treat everyone fairly in order for them to feel welcome in this society, we must include the poor and the rich to create a more harmonious  and cohesive society in which neither of the groups feel left out .

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Class division is a very big problem in singapore. There is no way that we can diminish this problem entirely however we can start closing the gap between this division through mainly the change of everyone’s mindsets. We can begin by breaking down stigmas and stereotypes associated with the classes. However, this also doesn’t guarantee that the division will decrease but it is a start in helping to close the gap. Another factor we should focus on would be social mobility. Social mobility gives hope that class divide is able to be minimised.  - nicole

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class division  in Singapore is much more than one’s income, it is also about our education level, the way we act and talk and many more. It affects how they perceive themselves, their confidence and how they feel about themselves. I realised how big of an issue this is as even primary school kids are aware of the issue of class. While it is almost impossible to resolve the issue of this divide, the best we can do is treat each other the same , regardless of one’s class to ensure that we all feel supported and have equal opportunity to succeed. (Helena)

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A class divide exists in singapore and the gap is widening. Though there are measures being implemented to close the gap, existing systems and structures in singapore seem to only serve to widen it such at streaming in our education system where it inadvertently lets kids understand the meaning of a class divide and succumb to the thought process that leads to the stereotypes behind different classes without proper guidance.
~Marcus

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My greatest takeaway is the difference in how people treat others and the impact it brings just because someone is of a different social class . Most of us would aimlessly judge those of a lower social class than us because we want to project our emotions onto someone else and we tend to choose those who seem to be at the bottom end of the hierarchy as they are deem as powerless and would not have a way to fight back . However , we fail to realise that it can be really damaging for their self esteem to want to work harder as their confidence would have been crushed . This makes it harder for them to find the motivation to do better and work harder for a better life and to reach a higher social class . - Nur Hanney

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there’s is a class divide and it’s gonna be difficult to close that. But one thing I felt not many in the documentary realised is that where you stand one year from now or even in the future is a reflection of the choices you make today. Although it is not the fault of child to be born into a Low class family. It is the fault of the child should he/she not work hard. Because hardwork is a mentality and not something that can be bought. But the higher class should realise that despite having financial stability , disrespecting  people from a lower class is inhumane and uncalled for. It is still important to display right values and virtues and always stay humble. Work hard in the dark and stay humble in the spotlight

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The divide between classes in Singapore are growing larger and larger. Statistically, more of the rich feel a sense of belonging than the poor. The stereotype that resonates with me is that the lower class do not feel comfortable with people from the upper class mainly because of the way they talk is different. The jobs mostly taken by lower class folks are degraded by society, while those in the upper class are held with dignity and prestige. -Kaydeen