1What do common spaces allow us to do?
Forge ties and establish mutual understanding between each other regardless of race, language or religion and create shared experiences & memories
2What’s an example of a physical common space?
Void decks are the common areas occupying the ground floor of HDB blocks. It is a uniquely Singaporean feature enabling people to gather. In earlier years, it served as a substitute place of gathering for many people who were used to living in communal areas like kampongs
3What’s an example of a social common space?
The Inter-Racial and Religious Confidence Circles (IRCC) are local-level and inter-faith platforms that are found in every constituency. Leaders from these groups come together to build friendship and trust
4How is exchange of culture a positive impact of living in a diverse society?
It enables people to interact and experience different cultures
5What’s an example of exchange of culture?
In art, Master Potter Iskandar Jalil integrates Japanese and Islamic styles into his pottery
6How are negative stereotypes a negative impact of living in a diverse society
Negative sentiments arise from stereotypes which can lead to prejudice based on race, religion or ethnicity or socio-economic status from interactions
7What’s an example of negative stereotypes?
In 2014, a former PR sparked outrage after posting a photo of his son on the MRT with the caption, “Daddy, where is your car and who are all these poor people?” He later shared another post of his son in their newly repaired luxury car. The posts seen as elitist and offensive drew intense public critism. Despite apologising, it was dismissed as insincere and the backlash lead to him losing his job so he and his family left Singapore
8How is competition from foreigners in the job market a point of tension?
SIngaporeans often feel that an influx of foreign workers reduces their opportunities for employment, especially in higher-skilled positions
9What’s an example of the government trying to stop foreigners from outcompeting locals in job markets
Stricter Workforce controls where the Employment Pass (EP) and S pass criteria have been tightened. They also raised the minimum qualifying salary for these passes, aligning them with rising local wages, ensuring only qualified foreign workers are eligible