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  1. Issue 1: Exploring Citizenship and Governance

    1. What does it mean for me to be a citizen of my country?
    3 Topics
  2. 2. How do we decide on what is good for society?
    6 Topics
  3. 3. How can we work for the good of society?
    10 Topics
  4. Issue 2: Living in a Diverse Society
    4. What is diversity?
    4 Topics
  5. 5. Why is there greater diversity in Singapore now?
    3 Topics
  6. 6. What are the experiences and effects of living in a diverse society?
    3 Topics
  7. 7. How can we respond in a diverse society?
    5 Topics
  8. Issue 3: Being Part of a Globalised World
    8. What does it mean to live in a globalised world?
    4 Topics
  9. 9. How do we respond to tensions arising from some economic impacts of globalisation?
    3 Topics
  10. 10. How do we respond to tensions arising from some cultural impacts of globalisation?
    3 Topics
  11. 11. How do we respond to tensions arising from some security impacts of globalisation?
    4 Topics
[O] Social Studies Smart Guides 3. How can we work for the good of society? 3.10 Strengthening citizens’ sense of belonging
Chapter 3, Topic 10
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3.10 Strengthening citizens’ sense of belonging

FortisLearn June 6, 2020
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  1. The media, especially social media such as Facebook and Instagram, has become a powerful platform for citizens to engage with the government and political leaders to clarify or provide feedback on national issues and policies.
  2. Singaporeans can also engage with the government and provide their feedback through other channels such as REACH.
  3. Political leaders are also setting up their own communication platforms in social media to stay in touch with citizens as well as to receive useful suggestions on issues that affect Singapore.
  4. Besides social media, citizens can also provide feedback on societal issues through the Forum or feedback found in media platforms and websites of government or government agencies.
  5. The feedback helps in providing relevant authorities ideas and perspectives for better understanding of their policies and programmes and this will help inform future planning and decision-making.
  6. Constructive feedback provided by citizens would be important as nature of issues and challenges in society become more complex.
  7. There are different perspectives on how far feedback provided to the government shapes decision making and policy formulation.
  8. This could affect a person’s sense of belonging to Singapore if one feels that the government is not listening to one’s feedback.
  9. Many Singaporeans continue sharing and discussing their views with the government in a responsible and constructive manner.
  10.  This ensures that the feedback can be carefully considered and relevant as well as feasible changes can be made. Thus society will benefit from the collective views and efforts of citizens.