Review of Integration and Assimilation policies.

Why does the government 'manage' cultural diversity?

• To maintain harmony in a diverse society

• To reduce tensions that exist in a diverse society

• To ensure that all citizens feel a sense of belonging to their country.

• All of the above

Which of the statements is NOT a feature of integration?

• Immigrants retain their unique identities.

• Immigrants forge a common ground with the groups already living in host country.

• Differences are recognized and respected.

• Minority rights are not protected.

This policy ensures that the Parliament does not pass any laws that will be discriminatory to any racial or religious groups.

• Presidential Council of Minority Rights

• Ethnic Integration Policy

• Group Representation Constituency

• Bilingual Policy

This policy ensure that there is a balanced mix of ethnic groups in a housing estate to allow for interaction and understanding to be developed.

• Bilingual policy

• Ethnic Integration Policy

• Group Representation Constituency

• Presidential Council of Minority Rights,

New immigrants get integrated into Singapore by going through 3-part Singapore Citizenship Journey programme. What does it include?

• E-journey, Experiential Tour, Community Sharing Session.

• E-journey, Community Tour, Community Sharing Session.

• E-journey, Experiential Tour, Community Service.

• E-journey, community tour, community service.

Who organise initiatives such as block parties and festive celebrations at community centres to help new immigrants adapt to life in Singapore?

• People's Association

• Prime Minister

• National Integration Council

• Group Representation Constituency

Which is NOT a feature of assimilation?

• Minority immigrant groups expected to adopt beliefs of majority group

• Identity of immigrants indistinguishable from majority group

• Common identity between immigrants and locals

• Immigrant's identities respected

France adopts the principle of secularism in its governance. What does 'secularism' mean?

• One religion favoured over another.

• Equality for all citizens regardless of religion.

• Governance based on beliefs of Christianity.

• Inequality

How does the 'Naturalisation' process work to help immigrants assimilate with the majority group in France?

• Compulsory for all immigrants to undergo French classes, attend a day of civic education and pass French cultural test to strengthen French identity.

• All students learning french language to improve their French.

• Getting a job which provides an opportunity for French citizens to learn French attitudes and beliefs from colleagues.

Which is a possible cause of tension arising from assimilation policy in France?

• Weakening sense of French identity

• Disrespecting individual rights to practice their religion in public

• Possible discrimination towards immigrants due to them not wanting to fit in

• All of the above