https://padlet.com/lee_shimin1/9iqczbqak42 Fair racial representation en-us 2016-09-19 07:38:11 UTC 2016-09-21 05:19:15 UTC hello@padlet.com lee_shimin1 https://padlet.com/lee_shimin1/9iqczbqak42/wish/124643085 2016-09-19 07:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lee_shimin1/9iqczbqak42/wish/124643085 https://padlet.com/lee_shimin1/9iqczbqak42/wish/124648513 2016-09-19 08:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lee_shimin1/9iqczbqak42/wish/124648513 lee_shimin1 https://padlet.com/lee_shimin1/9iqczbqak42/wish/124649074 1. Read the assigned article(s).
2. Create a pad for your group & title it with your group members' names.
3. Respond to the relevant questions.

Question task:

Task - Note down:
i)  the author's key arguments.
ii) your group's opinion on whether reserved election is an appropriate way to ensure fair equal representation in Singapore.
ii) proposal of other strategies, pro-active or remedial, in ensuring fair equal representation in Singapore. ]]> 2016-09-19 08:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lee_shimin1/9iqczbqak42/wish/124649074 https://padlet.com/lee_shimin1/9iqczbqak42/wish/125288350
1) Key arguments  
Not necessary. The rationale behind a reserved election is unnecessary / ironic / adequate. The more the society call for a minority presidency, the more it further reflects the society's underlying racial divisions. 

2) Opinion
We strongly agree with Dr Tan

3) Proposal 
More improvements needed. ]]> 2016-09-21 05:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lee_shimin1/9iqczbqak42/wish/125288350 https://padlet.com/lee_shimin1/9iqczbqak42/wish/125288357 i. Race and language is still a factor that people consider.
ii. not appropriate.

]]> 2016-09-21 05:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lee_shimin1/9iqczbqak42/wish/125288357 https://padlet.com/lee_shimin1/9iqczbqak42/wish/125288402 1) Key arguments
Singapore needs a minority president.
2) Opinion
no opinion. 
3) Proposal 
let nature take it course.]]> 2016-09-21 05:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lee_shimin1/9iqczbqak42/wish/125288402 https://padlet.com/lee_shimin1/9iqczbqak42/wish/125288600 Is Singapore ready for a non-Chinese PM.]]> 2016-09-21 05:06:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lee_shimin1/9iqczbqak42/wish/125288600 https://padlet.com/lee_shimin1/9iqczbqak42/wish/125288654
1) Key argument
Spore needs minority representation
Concerns with regards to meritocracy

2) Opinion
Why can't we discuss the possibility of a minority PM?
Why was meritocracy not discussed in the GRC system?
How successful has diversity education been given we vote along racial lines?

3) Proposal

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