Chapter 5 - Bonding Singapore
•
16 likes•3,336 views
Subscribe to my education channel. bit.ly/gohbangrui These slides introduce Chapter 5: Bonding Singapore to the Secondary 3 students who are studying Social Studies for the Singapore current syllabus. These slides are divided into 4 areas. 1. Singapore - Who are we? 2. Why is it important to manage ethnic diversity? 3. What are the challenges of a multi-ethnic society? 4. How can ethnic diversity be managed? Any feedback is welcome. You can also watch the flipped video for the first three parts of the lesson using the below link. bit.ly/bondingsingapore
Recommended
Recommended
More Related Content
What's hot
What's hot (20)
Viewers also liked
Viewers also liked (20)
Similar to Chapter 5 - Bonding Singapore
Similar to Chapter 5 - Bonding Singapore (20)
More from Goh Bang Rui
More from Goh Bang Rui (18)
Recently uploaded
Recently uploaded (20)
Chapter 5 - Bonding Singapore
- 2. Overview How can ethnic diversity be managed? What are the challenges of a multi- ethnic society? Why is it important to manage ethnic diversity? Singapore – Who are we?
- 4. Population Composition (Jun 2012) 5.312 million
- 7. Race A person’s physical appearance. Skin Colour Hair Colour Bone/ Jaw Structure
- 9. Chinese Persons of Chinese origin Hokkiens, Teochews, Cantonese, Hakkas, Hainanese, Hockchias, Foochows, Henghuas, Shanghainese, etc.
- 10. Malay Persons of Malay or Indonesian origin Javanese, Boyanese, Bugis, etc.
- 11. Indian Persons of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi or Sri Lankan origin Tamils, Malayalis, Punjabis, Bengalis, Singhalese, etc.
- 12. Other Ethnic Groups All persons other than Chinese, Malays and Indians Eurasians, Europeans, Arabs, Japanese, etc.
- 15. Religion A set of beliefs held by a group of people Beliefs Cultural Systems World Views
- 18. Nationality A citizen of a particular nation Nationality
- 19. +
- 23. Ethnicity A person’s culture Nationality Ancestry Language Beliefs
- 24. 1819 Singapore was a British colony.
- 25. People from different countries travelled to Singapore as it offered them opportunities and a better life. In the end, they made Singapore their home.
- 27. Conflict between people of different races and religions
- 29. 1950 Maria Hertogh Riots Threats from internal forces 1964 Racial Riots
- 30. Threats from external forces JI Suicide Bombers
- 31. Poorly-managed Perceptions Misunderstanding between people of different races & religions.
- 33. Whyis it importantto manage ethnic diversity?
- 34. Security and Peace Safe to live, work and play in Singapore
- 35. Economic progress Foreign investors are attracted to invest and set up companies in Singapore
- 36. Economic progress A boost to tourism industry
- 38. Managing perceptions of different racial groups Managing perceptions of different religious groups Threats from external forces
- 39. Managing perceptions of different racial groups
- 40. Case Study 1964 Racial Riots
- 41. 1960s Different political approaches of the State government in Singapore and Federal Malaysia caused a strain in their relationship.
- 43. Communal politics A certain group of people are given special rights and privileges in a country. Non-communal politics Everyone in the country is given equal rights and privileges.
- 44. 1964 PAP participated in the Federal Election of Malaysia. This made the Malays in the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) feel threatened.
- 46. Organised anti-PAP campaign Highlighted the poverty of Malays in Singapore Aroused feelings of dissatisfaction among Singapore Malays towards the PAP Portrayed PAP’s resettlement and redevelopment programme as anti-Malay
- 47. During the celebration of Muhammad’s birthday, a clash between a Chinese policeman and a group of Malay participants, turned into full-blown race riots over the next few days and months. July 1964
- 49. When the Muslims were marching and shouting “ God is Great”, some Chinese men disturbed the procession by throwing water and bottles at the group. This incurred the Muslims’ wrath and some crude words were exchanged between the two races. “ ”
- 50. When a police officer requested for some marchers to stick to a particular route, he was attacked.
- 51. John Le Cain Commissioner of Singapore’s Police Force, described that incident.
- 52. Instead of being obeyed, he was set upon by this group. Thereafter, a series of disturbances occurred as more groups became unruly and attacked passers- by and innocent bystanders. ” “
- 54. Managing perceptions of different religious groups
- 55. Case Study 1950 Maria Hertogh Riots
- 57. 1950 A domestic battle for custody of a young Dutch girl Legal system appeared to rule in favour of the Eurasians. Muslims felt they were treated unfairly. Media reports escalated tensions between both camps.
- 58. increase the unhappiness of the Muslim community. The court’s decision to annul Maria’s marriage to a Malay teacher Pictures of Maria in a Christian convent published in the papers
- 59. Muslim community felt that their welfare was not looked into. Riots
- 60. Riots occurred between the Muslim and Christian community.
- 61. Government placed a 24-hour curfew and called in the British and Malayan troops to maintain peace.
- 62. Extracts of the broadcast from a Muslim leader, Maulana Mohamad Abdul Aleem Siddiqui: ... "With the full force at my command, I say that whatever is going on in the streets is quite contrary to the teachings of Islam.“ ... "Please, please for God's sake do not repeat such things. Have confidence in your leaders who are trying their level best to create a better atmosphere."
- 63. Managing threats from external forces
- 64. Case Study Jemaah Islamiyah (JI)
- 65. Transnational Terrorism Acts of violence which are global in terms of aims, organisation and impact
- 67. These terrorist groups use race & religion to create ill feelings among different ethnic groups.
- 68. Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) A militant group active in several SEA countries Bases Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore
- 69. Singapore authorities arrested 13 JI members. 8 of whom had trained in Al-Qaeda camps in Afghanistan. December 2001
- 70. They planned to bomb December 2001 US Embassy Israeli Embassy Britain Diplomatic Building Australian Diplomatic Building as well as U.S. and Singapore defence targets in Singapore.
- 71. Since 2001 34 JI members were arrested under the Internal Security Act for terrorist-related activities (fund-raising & purchase of materials for bomb-making).
- 75. Why do they targetSingapore
- 76. A country with many foreign establishments like US embassy Firm anti- terrorism stance Friendly to the West Reasons
- 82. These mixed reactions showed an urgent need to ensure that JI arrests do not affect social cohesion.
- 83. Key Message Different racial and religious groups in Singapore must still continue to live and work harmoniously with one another.
- 85. Building National Identity Safeguarding Interests of Minority Groups Developing Common Space
- 87. Multiracialism Equality among races Equal opportunities to succeed Ensured by the Constitution Create a sense of belonging to the nation
- 88. Common Practices Sing national anthem Recite national pledge Instill loyalty and national pride
- 90. Bilingualism English The language linking ethnic groups A non-native language Fair for all races Improve communication among Singaporeans Economic reasons China/ India/ Malaysia & Indonesia Rest of the World
- 91. Safeguarding Interests of Minority Groups
- 92. Minority Representation Presidential Council of Minority Rights (PCMR) Ensure no racial or religious group is disadvantaged by any law passed in Parliament Ensures fairness
- 93. (back row from left) PCMR non-permanent members Mr Philip Jeyaretnam, Professor Chan Heng Chee, Mr Steven Chong, Mr Barry Desker. (front row from left) PCMR non-permanent member Mr Timothy de Souza, PCMR Chairman CJ Sundaresh Menon, President Tony Tan, PCMR non- permanent members Mr J Y Pillay and Mr Abdullah Tarmugi.
- 94. Strength Only legislative body which can reject bills which are discriminatory against any race, religion or religion Weakness Exclude 1. Money bills; 2. Bills that the Prime Minister certifies as affecting "the defence or security of Singapore”, 3. Bills that the Prime Minister certifies to be so urgent that any delay in enactment would be detrimental to the public welfare.
- 95. Chairman 1. Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon Permanent members 2. Lee Kuan Yew, former Minister Mentor. 3. Othman Wok, former Cabinet Minister. 4. Goh Chok Tong, Emeritus Senior Minister. 5. S. Dhanabalan, former Cabinet Minister and Chairman of Temasek Holdings. 6. Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister. 7. K. Shanmugam, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Law
- 96. Other members 8. Steven Chong Horng Siong, Attorney-General of Singapore 9. Joseph Yuvaraj Pillay. 10.Nicholas Chia, Archbishop of Singapore. 11.Othman Haron Eusofe. 12.Timothy James de Souza. 13.Abdullah Tarmugi, former Speaker of Parliament 14.Chan Heng Chee, Singapore Ambassador to the United States. 15.Philip Antony Jeyaretnam, Managing Partner of Rodyk & Davidson LLP. 16.Barry Desker, Dean of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
- 97. Minority Representation Group Representation Constituency (GRC) Ensure the minority racial groups are represented in Parliament, so as to voice out the concerns and needs of the minority groups
- 98. Self-help Groups Provide community members with aid in studies and training for jobs, and moral support Improve members’ social and economic positions in society Joint projects e.g. joint tuition programme, to allow interaction among different ethnic groups
- 99. Self-help Groups Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) Mendaki Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) Eurasian Association
- 101. Common Space The time and place that people come together
- 102. Aims Interact and understand different ethnic groups’ cultures Cultivate and strengthen friendships and bonds
- 103. Events and programmes organised by grassroots organisations People’s Association (PA) Home visit / home stay with a host family from another ethnic group
- 104. Opportunities offered by educational institutions Daily interaction among students of different races and religions during lessons, school activities, CCAs
- 105. Common living space provided by public housing Ethnic Integration Policy (1989) Quota set for the proportion of races in every housing estate
- 106. Inter-racial and Religious Confidential Circles (IRCCs)
- 107. 2002 Formed after September 11, 2001 attacks on United States Arrest in December 2001 of 15 JI members
- 108. “provide a regular platform for leaders of various racial and religious communities to interact and get to know one another better, in order to build confidence, friendship and trust among them.”
- 109. for schools, work places and other local organisations
- 110. “Grow the common space and deepen inter-racial understanding“ Goh Chok Tong
- 111. Activities conducted by Inter-Racial Confidence Circles (IRCCs) and Harmony Circles (HCs) Visits to places of worship Play traditional games
- 112. Shared experience through National Service Undergo military training together
- 113. Watch my flipped video
- 114. Created by Goh Bang Rui Follow me on @slideshare. @gohbangrui bit.ly/gohbangrui