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1 SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates. 1 Living in a Diverse Society Study the Background Information and the sources carefully, and then answer all the questions. You may use any of the sources to help you answer the questions, in addition to those sources you are told to use. In answering the questions, you should use your knowledge of the issue to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. (a) Study Source A. Why do you think this cartoon was published? Explain your answer, using details of the cartoon. [6] (b) Study Sources B and C. Does Source C prove that Source B is wrong? Explain your answer. [7] (c) Study Source D. Are you surprised by Source D? Explain your answer. [6] (d) Study Sources E and F. Is Source E or F more useful as evidence of the cause of social inequality in Singapore? Explain your answer. [6] (e) “Governments are the cause of social inequality in their country.” Using sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

2 Who is responsible for social inequality? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. Social inequality occurs when resources within a country are unevenly distributed and there is a divide between the rich and the poor and as time progresses, resulting in people being segregated by the amount of wealth or power that one has. Eventually, the divide may become so great which may lead to a political problem. Many countries, as a result have been working to alleviate the problem with various policies so as to ensure that stability within the country is ensured. In Singapore, there has been great debate and talk about social inequality and it has been seen as a threat and challenge that has to be dealt with. Many Singaporeans have commented about this issue and have deliberated on the causes of social inequality. Study the following sources to assess who or what is responsible for social inequality in Singapore. Source A: An online cartoon about the issue of social inequality in Singapore published by an online site which is usually critical of the government and the policies that have been implemented. [Turn over

3 Source B: An online commentary by The Straits Times journalist published on 18 February 2018. To be sure, there is nothing very wrong with privilege being passed on - it is the trait of societies that stratificati