2. Living in a Diverse Society

1. What is diversity?

• Different factors that shape identity and contribute to a diverse society

– nationality

– race and ethnicity

– religion

– socio-economic status

2. Why is there greater diversity in Singapore now?

• Reasons for movement of people to Singapore

– immigration policy

– economic opportunities

– socio-cultural environment

3. What are the experiences and effects of living in a diverse society?

• Experiences and effects of living in a diverse society

– socio-cultural diversity

○ cultural exchange and appreciation

○ prejudice and misconceptions

– socio-economic diversity

○ exchange and appreciation of ideas, skills and experiences

○ competition for resources

4. How can we respond in a diverse society?

• Responses in a diverse society

– management and impact of socio-cultural diversity

○ assimilation

○ integration

– management and impact of socio-economic diversity

○ market-based approach

○ shared responsibility approach

○ government-financed approach