Geylang Methodist Sec 3E SS EOY 2023

GMS(S)/SS/EOY2023/3E 1 SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Answer all questions. 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 which 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. 1 Study Source A. What can you tell from this source about the impact of Japan’s immigration policy on foreign nationals in Japan? Explain your answer. [6] 2 Study Source B. Why was this infographic published? Explain your answer using details from the source. [7] 3 Study Sources C and D. How far does Source C agree with Source D? Explain your answer. [7] 4 Study Source E. How useful is this source as evidence about the Japanese attitude towards foreign nationals? Explain your answer. [7] 5 ‘Japan is welcoming towards foreign nationals.’ Using sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [8]

GMS(S)/SS/EOY2023/3E 2 What are the experiences of foreign nationals in Japan? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. Japan is a largely homogenous* society. According to the 2018 population statistics, 97.8% of Japan’s population are Japanese, with the remainder being foreign nationals residing in the country. However, the number of foreigners in Japan has increased rapidly in recent years, due to Japan’s ageing population and a shrinking labour force. These have prompted Japan to bring in foreigners to boost Japan’s economy. Despite this, Japan lacks any law which prohibits racial, ethnic or religious discrimination. As such, non-Japanese individuals in Japan are often victims of human rights violations. There ha ve been several reports on discriminatory treatment of the Japanese towards foreign workers and immigrants. For example, there was a sharp increa