ISSUE 2 RECAP

Which of the following is not a factor that shapes diversity?

• Race and Ethnicity

• Food

• Religion

• Socio-economic status

Answer explanation

The factors that make us a diverse society include race and ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status and nationality

One of the reasons Jeremy has decided to migrate to Singapore is because places like Golden Mile Complex enable him to "reconnect" to his own country. This reason is related to ..

• Singapore's strong community support

• Singapore's education system

• Singapore's economic opportunities

• Singapore's immigration policy

When we are open to diversity, what are some ways our society can benefit from a diverse society

• Interesting fusion of food

• More health options are available

• The exchange of insights and skills

• Transmission of beliefs and opinions about groups of people

Noel harbours the belief that migrants have taken over Singaporeans' jobs. What is true of Noel?

• He is concerned about his social mobility

• He possesses certain stereotypes about migrant workers

• He is concerned about his standard of living

• All of the above

What is the definition of assimilation?

• Immigrants are expected to adopt the beliefs and practices of the majority group in the host country

• Immigrants retain their unique identities while forging commonalities with the groups in the host country

• Members of the majority group in the host country are expected to adopt the beliefs of immigrants

Answer explanation

Integration, on the other hand, refers to a situation where immigrants retain their unique identities while forging commonalities with the groups in the host country

Which is not an example of assimilation in France

• There is no discussion about religion except in History class

• Immigrants are encouraged to convert to the national religion of France

• Immigrants have to attend French Language Courses

• Immigrants cannot display their religious items

LeShelle is from a minority group in Singapore and has certain concerns about some policy decisions in her neighbourhood. In what way can her concerns be addressed?

• Through the bilingual policy

• Through the presidential council of minority rights

• Through her locally elected member of parliament

• By sharing her concerns at a community session with new immigrants

Answer explanation

The policies that the government has enacted to promote integration include the bilingual policy, the presidential council of minority rights, the group representation constituency and the ethnic integration policy

What are some ways immigrants integrate into Singapore?

• Through naturalization initiatives (e.g. the Singapore Citizenship Journey)

• Through community programmes (e.g. block parties)

• Through religious associations that promote peace

• Through common experiences (e.g. NS)