Social Issues@SG: Rethinking 'elitism' and 'meritocracy'

Those of you who were at Founders' Day would have heard it before. It made waves beyond the school. Mr Chan's speech alludes to broader concerns in Singapore society and challenges us to rethink some fundamental approaches to maintaining the social compact in our society.


http://mothership.sg/2015/07/raffles-institution-principal-takes-refreshingly-hard-look-at-elitism/


What roles do schools play in shaping public perception and expectations towards education and social mobility in Singapore? As  the oldest and most prestigious school in Singapore, can RI do more to foster deeper connections between people, society and nation in its overall mission and focus? Or have we drifted too far without us knowing so?