Negative effects of living in a diverse society

One negative effect of living in a diverse society is increased _________, 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 _________ 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 ______ 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