These pieces argue how laws and constitutions can shape public perceptions towards a various groups of minorities in Singapore. It also issues a challenge to some of these entrenched social norms and statutes, arguing for an alternative and perhaps more realistic angle to openly discuss tensions so as to recognizing the rights and aspirations shared by fellow Singaporeans.
Of course, these are ideals shared by many do they fully reflect challenges on the ground?
On a technical note, it might be fun to detect the many occasions where AQ tone & strategies were used to advance the writer's take on issues.
On 'Race' :
http://www.nanyangchronicle.ntu.edu.sg/2014/09/confessions-of-a-racial-minority/
Sexual Minorities:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/lgbt-singapore_561633d5e4b0e66ad4c67fe7
Government's Stand in comparison to Public Sentiments:
http://yoursdp.org/publ/young_democrats/protecting_minorities_and_their_rights_in_singapore/8-1-0-266
How convincing are these arguments? What other considerations would you offer?
Once again, social issues are to be taken as low SI domains in Paper 1.
No comments:
Post a Comment