Social Studies : Living in a Diverse Society

Which of the following is not a factor of a diverse society?

• race

• ethnicity

• gamer status

• ses

Which one of the following is not a reason for Singapore making their immigration policy easier?

• Low birth rate

• brain drain

• aging population

• poor economy

Singapore was ranked as top country in Asia for Least Corruption (2014). Why would this be attractive to immigrants?

• Socio-cultural environment good

• economic opportunities good

• government good

• 2014 good

Why are common spaces, like void decks, good?

• build cohesion

• build stronger bonds

• build cultural identity

• build exposure

Which one of the following is not an example of exchange and appreciation in a diverse society?

• exchange of skills and knowledge

• exchange and increase in cohesion

• exchange and appreciation of culture

Why might Singaporeans dislike foreigners in the country in relation to job security?

• belief that employers hire foreigners at lower cost, keeping wages low for lower income Singaporeans

• lower income groups are affected by shifting jobs to foreigner workers who offer lower labour costs

• fear that foreigners are taking jobs from older white-collar Singaporeans

• foreigners usually take challenging job conditions that many Singaporeans prefer not to work in

What approach retains the original identity of the immigrant but asks it to be hidden and less prominent in society?

• Shared responsibility

• Integration

• Market-based

• Assimilation

What is the correct definition of integration?

• Immigrants are supposed to adapt the host country's beliefs in themselves and be more like the majority

• Immigrants are supposed to adopt the beliefs and practices of the majority group in the host country to make the identity of the immigrants indistinguishable from majority group

• Immigrants retain their unique identities while forming common ground with groups already living in the country

• Immigrants create and adapt new elements of their identity to fit the society and gain more loyalty to the hostt country

What is a similarity with France and Singapore's approach?

• Naturalisation tactic for immigrants

• School as a common ground for immigrants to learn more about host country

• Employment and jobs as a way to interact

Are Americans left completely on their own by the government with no support?

• Yes

• No