Chapter 7

Open Ended

Why is it important to respond appropriately to insensitive comments about a person’s race, ethnicity, religion, SES or nationality?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are benefits of responding constructively to help others understand the impact of their actions?

• Promotes understanding of cultural differences

• Strengthens social cohesion

• Raises awareness and addresses ignorance

• Fuels unhappiness and criticism

Multiple Choice

What are the possible consequences when individuals react in anger with insensitive and hurtful words or actions?

• It fuels sentiments of unhappiness and criticism

• It promotes understanding and cohesion

• It helps raise awareness

• It addresses ignorance

Open Ended

Give an example of how a community group can contribute to addressing issues related to migrant workers.

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In assimilationist policies, immigrants are expected to adopt the beliefs and practices of

groups in the host country.

Multiple Choice

What is the principle of laicite that French citizens and immigrants must abide by?

• A belief in promoting one religion over others

• A belief in setting a clear separation of religious affairs from governance

• A belief in prioritizing ethnic identity

• A belief in banning all forms of religion

Multiple Choice

How does France believe harmony in society is achieved according to its assimilationist policies?

• By encouraging everyone to celebrate their own cultural identity

• By prioritizing religious identity over national identity

• By everyone putting aside connections to race, ethnicity, and religion

• By promoting only French language in public spaces

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways in which assimilationist policies are implemented in French education?

• Adaptation classes for immigrant children

• Discussion about religion in all classes

• Moral and civic education to promote French values

• No discussion about religion except in certain subjects

Open Ended

Are all employers abiding by the Diversity Charter in France?

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Programs to help immigrants develop basic knowledge about life in France and what being a French national means include a four-day civic training course and up to

hours of free language courses.

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the 2004 law banning the wearing of clearly visible religious attire and symbols in French public schools?

• To promote religious expression

• To maintain religious neutrality

• To encourage diversity in schools

• To support minority religious groups

Open Ended

Why were there different responses to the ban on wearing religious attire and how could this lead to tensions in society?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are reasons why the ban on religious attire in French public schools led to tensions in society?

• Desire to uphold French national identity

• Need to respect immigrants' right to practice their religion

• Economic competition between groups

• Disagreement over language policies

Multiple Choice

According to Singapore’s integration policy, what is promoted without granting special rights to any racial, ethnic, or religious groups?

• Equality

• Assimilation

• Segregation

• Uniformity

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key purpose of the Singapore Citizenship Journey as part of Singapore's integration policy?

• To teach new citizens about Singapore's history and values

• To provide financial aid to new citizens

• To encourage citizens to travel abroad

• To promote only economic growth

Multiple Select

Which of the following are objectives of National Service in Singapore's integration policy?

• To develop a sense of collective interest to protect Singapore

• To strengthen relationships and create a strong national identity

• To encourage competition among citizens

• To train people from diverse backgrounds together

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Tensions between locals and immigrants in Singapore can arise due to perceived erosion of Singaporean

.

Multiple Choice

What is one way Singapore aims to ensure meaningful and harmonious interactions among its diverse population?

• By promoting mutual respect and understanding of each other's culture

• By encouraging segregation of different communities

• By limiting cultural exchange

• By discouraging diversity

Open Ended

How can both Singaporeans and immigrants contribute to strengthening integration efforts in Singapore?

Open Ended

What are the strengths, challenges and trade-offs of the approaches adopted by France and Singapore?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a response to socio-cultural diversity in society?

• Celebrating cultural festivals together

• Implementing economic subsidies

• Building more factories

• Increasing military spending

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you have learned about responses to diversity in society, what is one way you think individuals or communities can promote harmony in a diverse society?