How far can the needs of minorities be met in modern Singapore? by https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities most needs met/some needs cannot be met en-us 2017-02-20 23:29:22 UTC 2025-09-25 15:19:28 UTC hello@padlet.com mshanagp https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155029701 2017-02-20 23:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155029701 Most needs met - advanced, affluent nation - able to ensure that finances and resources could be directed to meet the physical needs - infrastructure, etc. mshanagp https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155055035 2017-02-21 03:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155055035 https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155675885 most needs met: there is representation of minorities in singapore like the various GRCs that help to represent minorities in the community]]> 2017-02-23 08:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155675885 Education of minorities are supported. Low income students can apply for scholarship that is meant for them. https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155698083 2017-02-23 10:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155698083 https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155721765 2017-02-23 12:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155721765 Most needs can be met https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155724832 Singapore government is efficient in helping the minorities to meet most of their needs. 
They treat them fairly, allow them to speak and let their voices to be heard. Minorities are also given equal opportunities in society like getting jobs, having education and the use of public services.]]> 2017-02-23 13:07:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155724832 Most needs can be met https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155729107 Singapore government builds special infrastructure such as slopes and lift to assist the handicap.]]> 2017-02-23 13:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155729107 Some needs cannot be met https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155730238 LGBT is still banned in Singapore.]]> 2017-02-23 13:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155730238 https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155733297 The needs of minorities would most likely not be met fully even in the near future.This is because the government is more inclined to cater to majorities whom have a greater voice and hence deciding power.]]> 2017-02-23 13:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155733297 Generally, most needs of minorities in Singapore can be met. However, the needs of minorities are sometim https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155742677 2017-02-23 14:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155742677 Generally, most of the needs of minorities in Singapore can be met. There are many supporting communities, groups of people as well as the government willing to lend a hand to help meet those needs. https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155743130 2017-02-23 14:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155743130 https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155747807 The government has set certain policies to ensure fairness and prevent any minority group from getting suppressed. An example of such is that the upcoming president for singapore must be malay raced. Grassroot organisations and minority groups are also involved in politics to ensure fairness to them as well.]]> 2017-02-23 14:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155747807 https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155749028 societal POV of older generation has not changed and may not be changed easily in the near future, so LGBT needs still cannot be met]]> 2017-02-23 14:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155749028 Yes eg. wheelchair-bound https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155749519 government effort-->wheelchair-friendly amenities available on public transport, eg. slopes and sheltered pathways.]]> 2017-02-23 14:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155749519 The needs of minorities can be largely met in modern society. https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155749593 Inclusive social policies in Singapore such as National Service ensures Singaporeans regardless of ethnicity are equally treated and integrated into the society. In addition, government effort in promoting inclusiveness of minorities such as Racial Harmony Day also ensures emotional needs of the minorities can be met by building a sense of belonging among all Singaporeans.]]> 2017-02-23 14:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155749593 The needs of minorities can be met to a large extent. https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155750478 I feel that this is so as the government adapting to cater for the needs of these minorities.]]> 2017-02-23 14:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155750478 The needs of minority can largely be met in Singapore https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155761194 The Singapore government has serious associations such as to meet the needs of the minority community in Singapore (physically challenged people, Religious communities, Racial communities) 
-national council of social service(NCSS) 
- Inter-Religious Organisation
-Mendaki
-SINDA
-CDAC

]]> 2017-02-23 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155761194 No, needs of minorities will never be met fully in Singapore due to conflicting interests of some groups. This is especially true if such cases are between a majority and minority, where the majority will almost always have the government's support due to its power and influence. https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155762656 2017-02-23 14:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155762656 No, needs of minorities will never be met fully in Singapore due to conflicting interests of some groups. This is especially true if such cases are between a majority and minority, where the majority will almost always have the government's support due to its power and influence. https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155764048 2017-02-23 14:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155764048 The needs of minorities can largely be met. In Singapore, we have many welfare organisations and policies put in place by the government to ensure that the needs of the minorities are met https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155775780 2017-02-23 15:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155775780 https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155783888 Can largely be met. However, more discussions can be made on minority groups like the LGBT community.]]> 2017-02-23 15:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155783888 https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155806405 Most needs of minorities can be met through government's efforts such as building of schools for those with special needs. An example is the Metta School which caters to students with mild intellectual disability. However, not all needs can be met due to lack of cooperation on the people's part. Even in this modern Sg, there are people who attach stigma to the minorities, especially people of the older generation who have conservative midsets.

]]> 2017-02-23 16:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155806405 Most needs are met. Minorities in Singapore are given equal opportunity and are represented in the government ensuring that problems faced will not go unheard lim_jin_kang https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155818267 2017-02-23 17:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/155818267 The needs of minorities are largely met https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/156170854 Financial assistance from people of different backgrounds in Singapore are provided. In Singapore, even impoverished individuals will be granted a shelter to stay which explains why beggars are not as prevalent as it is in other countries. Government efforts -for instance the scheme to ensure that all Singaporeans have a home, were often highly praised. ]]> 2017-02-25 07:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/156170854 https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/1094029299 2021-01-16 15:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mshanagp/minorities/wish/1094029299