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Performing arts can be used as a media to inform people about the negative social impacts of social practices. Through this form of media, a message can be brought out to educate people about the negative social practices like smoking or violence and how we can deal with them.
Performing arts can bring about dramatic social change through the power of storytelling. When arts thrive, freedom of expression thrives, art directly empower the most vulnerable members in society. In an Oscar-winning documentary, Saving Face, it drew worldwide attention and encouraged the local Punjabi government to do more to support victims of female victims of acid attacks. Their cases are now fast-tracked through special anti-terrorism courts. Before it took perpetrators to justice now it take months.

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The meritocracy principle – that we try to equalise opportunities not outcomes, and that we allocate rewards on the basis of an individual’s merit or his abilities and achievements

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1. Meritocracy pushes people to their limits 

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1. Meritocracy pushes people to their limits 

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Uniquely benefits Singapore because sg very limited in natural resources...pushes people to maximise capabilities

Singapore being a very small nation with no natural resources --> depend on its human resource --> meritocracy pushes people to maximise their capabilities --> benefiting the overall society

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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/gender-equality-equal-pay-singapore-work-cpf-life-savings-10877958

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Amongst countries which are considered to have a low inequality gap between genders, Singapore has been ranked as the "worst" place for women work as they earn 20% less income than men for the same job.

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2. Create a hostile environment because people are constantly pit against each other. So creates a competitive society

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2. Create a hostile environment because people are constantly pit against each other. So creates a competitive society

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In recent years however, there has been growing disquiet over meritocracy as it is practised in Singapore: the excessive competition it engenders (particularly in our education system), the stress and anxiety it causes, and the inequality that many see as the result of an unfettered meritocracy.

It appears that the meritocracy practised in Singapore – especially in our education system – is one which rewards results more so than effort. However, the results are only deprived from a certain type of person. This person is favoured by meritocracy.

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https://www-businessinsider-sg.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.businessinsider.sg/singapore-ranked-worst-place-for-women-to-work-among-top-gender-equal-nations-with-about-20-less-pay-and-savings-than-men/amp/?amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCCAE%3D#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.sg%2Fsingapore-ranked-worst-place-for-women-to-work-among-top-gender-equal-nations-with-about-20-less-pay-and-savings-than-men%2F

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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/gender-equality-equal-pay-singapore-work-cpf-life-savings-10877958

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Popular culture - Culture that is generally recognised by members of a society as a trend and a practice that is currently dominant in the society at a given point of time.

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https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2012/03/13/singapore-is-asias-most-competitive-city-new-eiu-report/

Many of the highest-ranking cities, including Hong Kong, London, New York and Singapore, have high levels of income inequality that could threaten social stability—and thus hurt different aspects of competitiveness. Singapore’s situation is arguably more precarious because it is a city-state, and hence has no natural hinterland to which people can choose to move.

While Singapore’s remarkable performance in this Index must surely be cheered, its high rank is a poignant reminder that “Singapore the global city” may be increasingly different from “Singapore of the heartlands”. For the city’s long-term stability—which depends on the happiness and well-being of all citizens—there is a need to ensure that Singapore develops not as these two separate socio-economic narratives, but as one, where every Singaporean can tap into and be part of the competitive, global city.

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https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/meritocracy-and-the-paradox-of-success

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Examples of popular culture: k pop, k drama, learning other languages like Korean and Japanese instead of mastering own mother tongue, fashion, online shopping

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Singaporean Identity - An identity that helps to distinguish Singaporeans from other countries in terms of bilingualism, traditions, politics and other recognisable traits.

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Preserving the culture and knowing your roots

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Preserving the culture and knowing your roots

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Due to globalization and then increasing influence of  other culture in singapore, people tend to lose touch with their roots as time goes by. Performing arts gives an chance a reintroduce these past

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https://mbi.nus.edu.sg/outreach/small-steps-to-big-changes-towards-gender-equality-in-science/

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https://www.google.com.sg/amp/s/www.mercurynews.com/2015/01/16/what-is-the-value-of-performing-arts-in-society/amp/

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Women in Singapore experience greater gender equality as compared to their counterparts from other nation. This Is because, Singapore ensures that all children are able to get access to education regardless of their gender through government enforced laws such as the Compulsory Education Act. However, in other countries, a stigma that boys are superior to girls hinders girls from receiving quality education. Take for instance how in most parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, 21% of children do not go to school, and 23% of girls are deprived of schooling as compared to 19% of boys. Thus, as more Singaporean girls can study in school unlike in other nations, it is evident that they experience less gender inequality.

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2. Singapore's education also focuses on helping students find and develop their talent

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2. Singapore's education also focuses on helping students find and develop their talent

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1. Schools teaches subjects such as Music, Art, Physical Education and electives. They also provide additional programmes to develop and discover the talents of students.

2. Students get exposed to new things that are not tested.

3. They learn in a more relaxed way as they are not graded.

4. They enjoy the learning process and discover their interests.

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https://www.right-to-education.org/girlswomen

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Singaporeans give more to importance to following current trends such as learning the Korean language compared to Singapore's push for bilingualism

Give more importance to following current trends --> pursuit of these trends causes them to neglect components of their Singapore identity --> diluting Singapore identity
(e.g. Learning popular languages like Korean and Japanese over mastering Mother Tongue as part of their Bilingual identity)

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For example, from 2016, students will have more opportunities to enrol in art and music talent development programmes at the secondary level. To grow the potential and talent of students across a wider range of domains, MOE will extend the Enhanced Art Programme (EAP) and Enhanced Music Programme (EMP) to seven more schools, and appoint three schools that are hosting the Art Elective Programme (AEP) or Music Elective Programme (MEP) as AEP or MEP centres. These AEP or MEP centres will accept students from other schools into their respective AEP or MEP.

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Local artistes struggle in our media industry due to a lack of local support.
E.g. 'Xinyao' a genre of music unique to Singapore is often not recognised or celebrated by Singaporeans. Instead, they are very well-acquainted with K-pop and American  music
E.g. Local movies or TV shows have a much lower viewership as compared to international films. Rather pay and subscribe to Netflix and Cable TV than to watch local channels which are free.

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While few young people are willing to carry on or take over the hawker businesses that is a mark of our Singaporean identity , many rather venture into franchise businesses bringing in international food brands like Shake Shack and Koi Bubble Tea. Even local entrepreneurs who start F&B businesses are basing their business ideas off what is trendy such as Acai bowls and Salad bars, with very few actually centering their businesses on local cuisines.

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1. Education in Singapore aims to prepare students for their future. (Logical Reasoning)

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1. Education in Singapore aims to prepare students for their future. (Logical Reasoning)

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Schools help to hone students soft skills and values such as resilience, adaptability and leadership skills. Students can use this values to help the manage future challenges, which can help to gird them in their future careers.
Eg. Crescent Girls’ Secondary School aims to develop 21st CC skills in their students.
Eg. Singapore’s education consists of Values-In-Action projects and Social Innovation programmes which can inculcate values of empathy and creative thinking in students which is useful for them in their future workplace.

Education systems in school provides programmes and guidance that can help students to work towards their aspired careers.
Eg. E-Career Guidance (ECG) is an online portal for secondary school students where students can discover their interests and what they want to do in their children. This shows that education not only focuses on studying for tests, but also for students to learn about their interest.
Eg. Other programmes also include career talks in primary schools where parents talk about the different occupations in the workforce.