What were the measures taken to foster social cohesion (unity among people) in multi-ethnic Singapore?
During British settlement in the early 19th century, Singapore's population during that period was not much compared to Singapore's population currently. Today, Singapore is known as a multi-ethnic society. It is a country which consist of variety of people and also one of the world most densely populated countries.
Immigration and foreigners contributes to Singapore's growth. About 75 percent of the people in Singapore are of Chinese origin. The malays who are the original citizen of the region are the second largest ethnic group which adds up to 15 percent of the population. The rest of the major ethnic groups in Singapore are Indians and Pakistanis.
A minor number of europeans who are mostly of british background also live in the island named Singapore. The different and various ethnic groups in Singapore has mostly maintained its traditional custom and also their way of living. At the same time because of the diversity or variety of the population, toleration for others have become a way of life in Singapore. This has been encourage by the government who hopes to create from its peoples a Singaporean national identity.
In fostering social-cohesion in multi-ethnic singapore, there must be equality among the races without any special rights to be given to any particular race or religion or it would not be fair. Singapore have a multi-racialism policy whereby everyone has equal opportunities to suceed no matter who they are and where they come from. In this way, a sense of national identity which is Sinagporeans would be created. Common practices were done here in Singapore meant for Singaporeans. Examples of common practices in Sinagpore is like singing the national anthem and reciting the pledge. In this way, it actually helps to foster national identity. Students in Singapore were also expected to be billingual.
They are to learn English language and and their own various mother tongue language. English language will then be used as the language linking the different ethnic groups which helps to improve communication among Singaporeans. The government also gives common spaces for people in various areas to get together. This provides them opportunity to interact so that understanding among Singaporeans will strengthen and hece, social cohesion were fostered.
Immigration and foreigners contributes to Singapore's growth. About 75 percent of the people in Singapore are of Chinese origin. The malays who are the original citizen of the region are the second largest ethnic group which adds up to 15 percent of the population. The rest of the major ethnic groups in Singapore are Indians and Pakistanis.
A minor number of europeans who are mostly of british background also live in the island named Singapore. The different and various ethnic groups in Singapore has mostly maintained its traditional custom and also their way of living. At the same time because of the diversity or variety of the population, toleration for others have become a way of life in Singapore. This has been encourage by the government who hopes to create from its peoples a Singaporean national identity.
In fostering social-cohesion in multi-ethnic singapore, there must be equality among the races without any special rights to be given to any particular race or religion or it would not be fair. Singapore have a multi-racialism policy whereby everyone has equal opportunities to suceed no matter who they are and where they come from. In this way, a sense of national identity which is Sinagporeans would be created. Common practices were done here in Singapore meant for Singaporeans. Examples of common practices in Sinagpore is like singing the national anthem and reciting the pledge. In this way, it actually helps to foster national identity. Students in Singapore were also expected to be billingual.
They are to learn English language and and their own various mother tongue language. English language will then be used as the language linking the different ethnic groups which helps to improve communication among Singaporeans. The government also gives common spaces for people in various areas to get together. This provides them opportunity to interact so that understanding among Singaporeans will strengthen and hece, social cohesion were fostered.
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