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Interactions 6 A

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Common space:

Physical location where differentgroups people cooperate,

of interactor collaborate on activities which allows them to forgeties and

establish mutual understanding between people ofdifferentraces, ethnicities, religions and socio-economic stesuses and create shared

experiences and memories

Includes social spaces

People musthave an attitude of openness to

promote harmonious interactions - will be more willing to listen, respectfully
and appreciate the differences between one another.
engage

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Cultural Exchange 6.1

Cultural Exchange:
ofideas, customs and traditions
sharing among people from differentbackgrounds
·Allow's a deeper understanding and appreciation ofthe custom and traditions Singapore's
of diverse ethnic groups, allowing them to

interactrespectfully.

Allows deeper understanding

a and appreciation of
t he uniqueness, commonalities and differences among people, allowing

them to learn ideas, experiences and culture

·Deepens understanding of other cultures which contributes to shaping the local cultural and arts
landscape.
Resultin a fusion of cultures which some people appreciate while the others are concerned aboutdilation of culture and a

loss of identity in effected communities. When the language, cuisine, music, dance or dress ofculture is used withoutpermission

insensitive itis known as cultural appropriation.

or
portrayed in an
manner,

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knowledge Exchange 6.2

Exchange ofskills encouraged more investmentcommittments. Scientific breakthroughs and innovations.

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Stereotypes, discriminations and discriminations E.3

Stereotypes:
Generalised beliefs abouta ofpeople based
particular group on qualities (eg. Physical traits, gender, race, nationality, etc.)

Prejudice:
Attitudes and feelings towards other
groups thatare based
not on reason and fact.

·Negative prejudice =harmful and insensitive remarks or

discriminatory actions

Can take the form of xenophobia, which is directed againstpeople of

a specific nationality/country

Discrimination:

Prejudice leads to discrimination.

Excluding a or hurting
group a person due to his/her prejudiced beliefs and
negative feelings is discrimination.

ifdiscrimination occurs due to someone's race, it's known as racism.

Imp DCTS:

Resentmentand strained relationship among groups

·Hurtand unnecessary suffering for the targetted individuals and groups

Prevention:
·

Attitude of open-mindedness
·

Respectand mutual understanding

sensitivity towards the feelings ofothers

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Competition for Resources 6.4

Foreigners:
to meetSingapore's shortage of manpower due to its low fertility rate and ppeing population

Employmentpasses
1. Employmentpass 3. Workpermitfor
migrantworkers:
Foreign professionals, managers and executives. For semi-skilled workers in the construction/marine

·$4500/month shipyard/manufacturing/process or services sector

Suitable qualifications

2.S-Pess 4. Work permitfor domestic workers

·$3500/month Foreigners employed domestic

as helpers
mid-level skilled workers

Concerns:

Heightened competition over limited resources (eg. transportation, housing, job opportunities)

Addressing concerns

1. Stricter workforce CONTROIS

lightened the criteriafor employmentpass

Raised the minimum qualifying salary for spass

2. Fair consideration framework

Employers submitting EP and Spass aplications mustfirstadvertise their job vacancies on My Careea Future.

Action carried outon errantemployers, who carry outunfair hiring practices thatfavour foreigners

3. Improve amenities, urban spaces and transportservices