Negative effects of living in a diverse society

One negative effect of living in a diverse society is increased (a)   , since differences in cultural backgrounds can lead to different views and wrong assumptions about others.

Prejudices and stereotypes can in turn lead to ________ behavior towards others

 

• positive

• discriminatory

Some Singaporean who rent out their properties refuse to rent housing to certain certain races and nationalities due to prejudices about their _____ habits.

• drinking

• eating

• lifestyle

• religious

When Singaporeans discriminate against immigrants, this creates the impression that Singaporeans are __________

• germaphobic

• homophobic

• xenophobic

• claustrophobic

When Singaporeans discriminate against immigrants, they leave and take with them talent and ________ networks, thus negatively impacting our economy.

• friendship

• family

• business

• national

The ________ Act is one way to manage discrimination in Singapore, as it makes it an offence for any person to promote feelings of ill-will and hostility between different races or classes of the population in Singapore.

• Discrimination

• Aggression

• Sedition

• Justice

Another way to manage discrimination in Singapore is to create (a)   Space.

The _______ creates common space by offering a wide range of community programmes and volunterring opportunities for Singaporeans from all walks of life.

• NS (National Service)

• CC (Community Centres)

• PA (People's Association)

• RC (Residents Committees)

Common Space manages discrimination because when people of different cultures and nationalities spend time together, they build (a)   and better understand each others’ cultural practices.

Another negative effect of living in a diverse society is concerns over falling _________.

• birth rates

• cost of living

• standards of living

• GDP