Bonding Singapore Chapter 5 Challenges of a multiethnic

Bonding Singapore Chapter 5

Challenges of a multi-ethnic society Managing perceptions of different racial groups 2. Managing perceptions of different religious groups 3. Threats from external forces 1.

Managing perceptions of different racial groups A lack of understanding among racial groups can result in conflicts l e. g. 1964 Racial Riots l

Managing perceptions of different religious groups l We need to handle religious issues carefully to prevent hostility and distrust from happening among the people, as it may affect the relationships among different religious groups l e. g. Maria Hertogh Riots

Threats from external forces l Transnational terrorism has been threatening many countries l Easy to use the issues of race and religion to create ill feelings among the different ethnic groups l If such threats are not handled carefully, racial and religious conflicts can happen

Challenges of a multi-ethnic society Managing perceptions of different racial groups 2. Managing perceptions of different religious groups 3. Threats from external forces 1.

Ways to manage ethnic diversity Building a national identity 2. Safeguarding the interests of minority groups 3. Developing common space 1.

Building a national identity Multi-racialism l Common practices l Bilingualism l

Safeguarding the interests of minority groups Minority representation l Self-help groups l E. g. CDAC, Eurasian Association, Mendaki & SINDA l

Developing common space l. A time and place for people to come together to interact and bond SCHOOL HOME NS Field Dining Room Canteen Foyer Living Room Training circuit Classroom Barber corner Canteen Bunk

Ways to manage ethnic diversity Building a national identity 2. Safeguarding the interests of minority groups 3. Developing common space 1.