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http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/i-owe-singaporeans-a-responsibility-to-get-foreign-worker-balanc-8233526

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http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/germany-spore-can-gain-from-skills-ideas-exchange

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http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/cost-living-worry-many

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http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/is-casual-racism-okay-seven-singaporeans-share-stories-7862072

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http://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/managing-singapores-new-diversities

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PEEL x 2

Competition over Resources
Point : What does competition over resources mean? (Define the factor first) Why is it a challenge? (1 liner: in a nutshell)
Example: (Describe an example of how competition over resources would negatively impact society)
Explain: (SO WHAT? HOW?, Why is this a big challenge for society? What is the negative impact?
Link: (Concluding statement)

Prejudice and Discrimination
Point: What is Prejudice and Discrimination? (Define the factor first) Why is it a challenge? (1 liner: In a nutshell)
Example: (Describe a prejudicial idea and how that could be the basis of discriminatory acts)
Explain: (SO WHAT? HOW? Why is this a big challenge for society?, what is the negative impact?)
Link: (concluding statement)

WEIGHING
- State which factor is a bigger challenge? Why

OR
- State why both factors are equally challenging for living in a diverse society.

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YOUR HOLIDAY HOMEWORK WOULD BE TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION

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YOUR HOLIDAY HOMEWORK WOULD BE TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION

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(b) Do you think that prejudice and misconceptions is more detrimental to Singapore's diverse society than competition for resources (8 marks)

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1) Read through the points your friends have come up with. Fill in the relevant points in your handout. This will be part of your notes for Chap 6. 2) For the next 20 mins, I want you to do your own individual research to find examples for the benefits and challenges for living in a diverse society  (Singaporeans OR  Singapore Society )                                     3) BE PREPARED TO SHARE WITH THE CLASS SOME EXAMPLES YOU HAVE RESEARCHED.                                         

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1) Read through the points your friends have come up with. Fill in the relevant points in your handout. This will be part of your notes for Chap 6. 2) For the next 20 mins, I want you to do your own individual research to find examples for the benefits and challenges for living in a diverse society  (Singaporeans OR  Singapore Society )                                     3) BE PREPARED TO SHARE WITH THE CLASS SOME EXAMPLES YOU HAVE RESEARCHED.                                         

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4) DO NOT ABUSE THE PRIVILEGE GIVEN TO YOU. Anyone spotted going to other sites unrelated to SS will be dealt with severely.

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Student exchange programme in NUS reflects commitment to global education- allows NUS Students to spend a semester @ overseas uni.

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Perpetuating negative stereotypes against a group of people. 

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Perpetuating negative stereotypes against a group of people. 

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Certain groups of people may be victimised and left out. Lastly, it disrupts the multicultural and multiracial harmony. 

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Certain groups of people may be victimised and left out. Lastly, it disrupts the multicultural and multiracial harmony. 

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Some examples of prejudice discriminatory acts are denying someone job due to their race, religion or socio-economic status, using racial slurs against someone,

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Why is our standard of living important to us?

It shows how people will treat you and where you stand in society.

What has the government done to address this concern?

The government has tightened immigration framework and put in place more stringent foreign workforce controls to reduce the inflow od foreign manpower into SG.

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Increasing the number of foreigners puts a lot of stress on citizens 

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Increasing the number of foreigners puts a lot of stress on citizens 

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The citizens will have to compete against foreign talents. Singaporeans fear that other immigrants are taking away their job opportunities.

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discrimination is to treat a person unfairly based on the group, class, or a category to which that person is percieved to belong to , rather than on the person's own individual merit

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Prejudice is having a hateful attitude towards a certain group of people due to their race, religion and gender ;etc 

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Prejudice is having a hateful attitude towards a certain group of people due to their race, religion and gender ;etc 

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Misconceptions are having negative assumptions about a certain group of people and jumping to conclusions about them without evidence.
Discrimination is to treat someone unfairly based on their race and socio-economic status rather than focussing on their individual achievements of a person.
Prejudices and Misconceptions are harmful to society as they cause tension and disharmony due to conflicting views,

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What has the government done to address this concern?

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What has the government done to address this concern?

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They have tightened the immigration framework and put in place more stringent foreign workforce controls to reduce the inflow of foreign manpower into Singapore. For example, the monthly levy for Work Permit holders has been increasing since 2010. The quotas for S Pass and Employment Pass holders have also been reduced. In addition, the eligibility criteria like monthly salaries were also tightened since 2010. This means that foreign manpower needs to earn a certain level of salary before they can be considered for these passes.

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- different cultures in our food scene such as reinventing food dishes through fusing it with different cuisines that has added an edge of creativity & novelty. ( examples: laksa pasta, satay burger)

- foreigners bring unique values and culture that help to shape the cosmopolitan nature of SG and brings us to the same level as other cosmopolitan cities such as London France & LA. it also adds colour & liveliness since there will also be French, British and Italian cultures and traditions instead of just Chinese, Malay and Indian. this brings a rise tourism proportions.

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Resources such as land for houses and jobs are limited and the sudden inflow of foreigners increased the competition for such resources

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Why do people perceive immigrants to be a threat to their Standard of Living

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Why do people perceive immigrants to be a threat to their Standard of Living

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immigrants are seen as a threat to our standard of living because they will take away our resources. For example, Singaporean students' seats in school may be taken away by foreigners.

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• A misconception is a conclusion that is wrong because it is based on on faulty thinking
or because the facts are wrong

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Why is our Standard of Living important to us?

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Why is our Standard of Living important to us?

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The Standard of Living is important so that the standard of living does not drop as there will be competion for resources such as houses jobs and education.

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Immigrants needed land to make homes so that they can settle down

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Exchange and Appreciation in a Diverse Society 

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Exchange and Appreciation in a Diverse Society 

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-In order to appreciate and exchange in a diverse society, the attitude of openness is needed which allows people to respect and appreciate one another which facilitates meaningful exchanges.
-for instance, being open to tryit  different variety of food, music and fashion.
-There are many opportunities from those who hail from different countries and cultures, resulting in interesting new products such as fashion clothing inspired by different cultures.
-Provides many opportunities in engaging in meaningful experiences
-exchange in knowledge and skills for instance providing leadership in local research institutes mentored by young local scientists. (Developments in the Research of the H1N1 vaccine)
-To learn and collaborate which led to robust research

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What does Standard of Living refer to: it refers to the standard of employment, housing, transportation and living in a country.
Why is our Standard of living important to us: it affects the quality of our life.
Why do people perceive immigrants to be a threat to their standard of living: The inflow of foreigners in Singapore impacts the competition in employment, prices of goods and services and demands on public transport as well as competition for a better education.
What has the government done to address this concern: tightened immigration and put in place more stringent foreign workforce controls to reduce the inflow of foreign manpower into Singapore. Eligilibilty criteria like monthly salaries were also tightened since 2010.

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• A negative attitude towards members of a group that is not based on reason or actual experience. Can also be seen as a negative stereotype.

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What are the benefits of a diverse society?

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What are the benefits of a diverse society?

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Exchange and appreciation of culture
- Can interact and learn from people of various countries and races which will result in a fusion between local cultures and foreign ideas
Exchange of skills and knowledge
-  eg research and development with overseas experts to share their knowledge and expertise, strengthening research competencies. It has led to robust research which has led to significant discoveries made in Singapore like the H1N1 flu vaccine

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Why does Standard of living refer to us?

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Why does Standard of living refer to us?

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The Standard of Living generally refers to the level of wealth, comfort, material goods and necessities available to a certain socioeconomic class, in a certain geographic area.

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What does standard of living refer to?
It refers to the areas some Singaporeans have expressed