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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 4. What is diversity? 4.1 Nationality
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4.1 Nationality

FortisLearn June 6, 2020
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  1. Diversity means different things to different individuals.
  2. One aspect of diversity is the presence of different nationalities in Singapore.
  3. Nationality, beyond legal status, also involves in having a sense of belonging to a nation and sharing common experiences with others of the same nationality.
  4. People of the same nationality usually share a common history, a common set of traditions, common practices, a common language and live together in a particular geographical area.
  5. This helps to build a sense of belonging and can shape one’s identity and a shared identity is also known as the national identity.
  6. People from the same country may feel more comfortable with other members of the same nationality, as they can identify with the common experiences, attitudes and beliefs shared by citizens of their country.
  7. Expressions of national identity can be reflected through lifestyle choices such as the types of sports played and appreciated, preference for certain cuisines and choice of music.
  8. Besides participating in celebrations of the nation’s birthday, Singaporeans, being part of a multicultural society, also share a deep respect for multiracial and multi-religious practices and a common love for food across cultures.
  9. There would also be a commitment to bilingualism and the use of the common language, English.
  10. In this way, aspects of the shared national identity would shape the individual’s identity and actions, for example, in terms of interaction with other citizens.
  11. We relate to different aspects of what makes us Singaporean in different ways.
  12. These beliefs and experiences influence a large part of our national identity.