Juying Secondary School

Social Studies

Secondary 3 Express/Normal Academic

Bonding Singapore

Name: ______( ) Class: ______Date: ______

Instructions:

Scenario: You are a representative of the Singapore government and there were issues recently that have caused uproar in particular ethnic societies.

You are to:

1. Understand who was involved in each issue (4Ws).

2. Read the synopsis and access the link provided to understand the situation better.

Your task:

1. You are to assess each situation and decide on how to deal with it.

2. You are also to come up with solutions on how to diffuse the anger of the people affected and produce ideas to promote social harmony.

3. You are to complete this worksheet, print it out and submit it on 2/7/2013.

Issue 1: The Blackface Controversy

What: The ‘Blackface’ Controversy
Who: 5 Chinese males
Where: Company dinner
Why: The theme of the dinner was Bollywood
Links:
Synopsis: Pictures of the 5 Chinese males who painted their faces black started circulating around the internet. This showing of Indians as being ‘black’ had upset many others in Singapore especially the Indian community. The Indians in Singapore had found this picture very offensive towards their race and feel discriminated. Other racial groups have also found it to be highly inappropriate and expressed their concerns.
What consequences do you think will arise from the controversy?
How will this issue affect Singapore?
How would you resolve this issue and promote racial harmony?

Issue 2: Potential Terrorist Attacks

What: Attempted bombing of key locations in Singapore
Who: Jemaah Islamiyah
Where: Changi Airport, MOE and Yishun MRT
Why: They want set up an Islamic state in Asia
Links:

Synopsis: Jemaah Islamiyah is a militant group that is active in several Southeast Asian countries. Their goal is to set up an Islamic state in Asia and this was evidenced by their plot to destroy key installation in Singapore such as bombing Yishun MRT station and driving a hijacked plane into Changi Airport. Although Malay-Muslim organizations in Singapore had rejected ‘terrorist groups’ acting in the name of Islam, there have been uneasiness within the other ethnic groups in Singapore.
What consequences do you think will arise from the controversy?
How will this issue affect Singapore?
How would you resolve this issue and promote racial harmony?

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