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Theme : Conflict and Harmony in Multi Ethnic societies Enquiry question

Chapter 5 bonding Singapore. Theme : Conflict and Harmony in Multi Ethnic societies Enquiry question Why is Harmony in a multi ethnic society important to the development and viability of a Nation?. Syllabus requirements. Social cohesion and harmony Case study of Singapore

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Theme : Conflict and Harmony in Multi Ethnic societies Enquiry question

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  1. Chapter 5bonding Singapore Theme : Conflict and Harmony in Multi Ethnic societies • Enquiry question Why is Harmony in a multi ethnic society important to the development and viability of a Nation?

  2. Syllabus requirements Social cohesion and harmony Case study of Singapore • Internal and external threats • Managing ethnic diversity and its challenges • Benefits of a harmonious society

  3. Syllabus requirements • Managing ethnic diversity and its challenges • Addressing the needs of the different ethnic groups e.g. policy of minority representation • Integrating the ethnic groups in society e.g. forging national identity ,developing common place

  4. Case study of Singapore Racial composition

  5. Case study of Singapore Religious composition

  6. Case study of Singapore

  7. Northern Ireland /Sri Lanka

  8. WHAT WERE THE possible PROBLEMS OF MULTI ETHNIC SOCIETIES

  9. CHALENGES OF MULTI ETHNIC SOCIETIES • Managing perceptions of different racial groups • Managing perceptions of different religious groups • Threats from external forces

  10. Managing perceptions of different racial groups 1964 Race Riots in Singapore 36 dead,560 people injured CHALENGES OF MULTI ETHNIC SOCIETIES

  11. Managing perceptions of different racial groups What caused the 1964 racial riots?

  12. Managing perceptions of different religious groups Maria Hertogh Riots in 1950 CHALENGES OF MULTI ETHNIC SOCIETIES

  13. Managing perceptions of different religious groups What caused the Maria Hertogh riots?

  14. Threats from external forces Transnational terrorism Arrest of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) members in S’pore CHALENGES OF MULTI ETHNIC SOCIETIES

  15. Threats from external forces What causes external threats?

  16. Managing ethnic diversity and its challenges 1.Building a national identity • Multi racialism • Common practices • Bilingualism

  17. Managing ethnic diversity and its challenges 2.Safeguarding the interests of the minority groups • Minority Representation • Self Help Groups

  18. Managing ethnic diversity and its challenges 3.Developing common space • Events and programmes organised by grassroots organisations • Opportunities offered by schools • Common living space provided by public housing

  19. Managing ethnic diversity and its challenges Developing common space • Activities conducted by inter racial confidence circles (IRCC) and harmony circles (HCs) • Shared experiences through national service

  20. Future challenges for Singapore’s Multi ethnic society

  21. Future challenges for Singapore’s Multi ethnic society

  22. How will a breakdown of relations between ethnic groups affect Singapore?

  23. Benefits of a harmonious society Security and peace

  24. Benefits of a harmonious society Economic progress

  25. What can you do to practice racial harmony

  26. Enquiry question • Why is Harmony in a multi ethnic society important to the development and viability of a Nation?

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