GESS 2025 SS Issue 2 Summary Notes (Chap 5, 6, 7)

GAN ENG SENG SCHOOL Humanities Department – Social Studies “To nurture knowledgeable and committed citizens with a global outlook and skills for the future” Name: ____________________ ( ) Class: _______ Date: _______ Social Studies Issue 2 Chapters 5 - 7 Summary Notes Note: These summary notes contain samples of how you can provide Examples and Explanations for a Structured Response Question. These notes are meant to supplement studying of the Social Studies Coursebook.

Issue 2: Living in a Diverse Society Guiding Questions Core Content 5. What are the factors that shape identity and contribute to a diverse society? • Factors that shape identity and contribute to a diverse society o Race and ethnicity o Religion o Socio-economic status o Nationality 6. What are the experiences and effects of living in a diverse society? 7. How can we respond to diversity in society? • Interactions in a diverse community and common space • Experiences and effects of living in a diverse society o Cultural exchange and appreciation o Exchange of knowledge and skills o Stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination o Competition for resources • Responding to socio-cultural diversity Responses of citizens o Responses of individuals o Responses of community groups Responses of governments o Assimilationist policies in France o Tensions arising from assimilationist policies in France o Integration policies in Singapore o Tensions arising from integration policies in Singapore • Responding to socio-economic diversity Responses of citizens o Responses of individuals o Responses of community groups Responses of governments o Government-financed approach in Sweden o Challenges faced by Sweden o Shared-responsibility approach in Singapore o Challenges faced by Singapore

GESS/SS/Issue 2/Chapter6 3 Summary Notes for Chapter 5: What are the Factors that Shape Identity and Contribute to Diversity? POINT Race & Ethnicity Religion Socio-economic Status (SES) Nationality EXAMPLE CMIO (Chinese, Malay, Indian, Others) • The different races in Singapore have their own cultural practices. • For example, we have different festivals like Chinese New Year, Hari Raya and Deepavali. • The Chinese may give out red packets during Chinese New Year, while Malays may give out green packets during Hari Raya. Religion • Religions influence our way of life. Although they share common beliefs of love and respect, there are differences between the religions. • For example, they have different dietary restrictions like Muslims do not eat pork while Buddhists and Hindus do not eat beef. Socio-economic Status (SES) • Singaporeans have different levels of income, wealth and housing. • For example, Singaporeans with higher SES may live in condominiums or la