Evaluation+of+common+space

Evaluation || Common space assigned || Strengths || Limitations || -common experience because everyone goes through same shopping experience || -ineffective communication because there's no depth in their communication -they don't really get to understand each other -there might be unhappy experiences like unhappy customers || Meritocracy Singlish FOOD! Evaluate the effectiveness of these as common space. Strengths: It makes us unique and gives us a strong sense of belonging. (All) It is something that only us Singaporeans can understand and appreciate. (Singlish) It is a fair education system as it ensures that we get what we worked hard for. (Meritocracy) As Singapore is a multi-racial country, there are many varieties of food in Singapore that all of us enjoy despite our different cultures. (FOOD) Limitations: Singlish: People from other cultures are not able to understand what we are talking about. Meritocracy: Some people may find that it is a very competitive and stressful environment. Kiasu: Tourists may have a bad impression of Singaporeans. || Limitations:Singlish: People from other cultures are not able to understand what we are talking about. Meritocracy: Some people may find that it is a very competitive and stressful environment. Kiasu: Tourists may have a bad impression of Singaporeans. || - The integration of families from different racial groups prevents racial clans from forming in a particular area - People would be more considerate to one another as they live together. - Neighbours will be able to help one another out as they live close to each other. - Living together in a same block allows opportunities to interact. - They will learn to tolerate one another. || - They might be "forced" to interact because of how close they are to one another, leading to more conflicts and misunderstandings. - People might not take the initiative to start talking to people "different" from them - other races etc. - The residents might not be considerate and will lead to more trouble. (Disturbing one another etc.) - There is still no common platform for initiating a conversation. - They might not really interact with each other at all, and it makes it more awkward because they are all living so close to one another. ||
 * Group/
 * Shermaine's group || SHOPPING BELT || -there is alot of interaction because of surveyors, people asking for donations, perverts trying to jio girls, shoppers and shopkeepers
 * Joey's Group :D || Singaporean Values || Singaporean Values:Kiasu
 * Li Yin's group || HDB || -Void decks act as a gathering space with stone tables and chairs, especially for older people.
 * Hana, Azaleah, Charis, Faddy and Emma's Group **xoxo** || National Events || * ** National day **
 * o Strengths
 * § Many people of different races and religions gather together and celebrate the spirit of national together-ness and their sense of identity.
 * § The many citizens wearing the national colours increase the celebratory atmosphere.
 * § The National Day songs give a sense of belonging to the citizens, especially when sung together.


 * ** Racial Harmony Day **
 * o Strengths
 * § It allows us to appreciate the different races and religions we have in Singapore.
 * § Get to know more about the other races and understand their culture.
 * § Improve the ‘racial harmony-ness’ of Singapore.


 * ** Chingay Parade **
 * o Strengths
 * § Gives Singapore more exposure to the Arts, improving Creativity and allows Singaporeans to have more common ground.
 * § The Chingay Parade may attract foreigners, allowing Singaporeans more interaction with foreign cultures.
 * § Gives the public more exposure to local budding talents.


 * ** New Year’s Countdown **
 * o Strengths:
 * § Let Singaporeans have the chance to let loose and enjoy themselves among the company of fellow countrymen through song and drink.
 * § Gives a sense of “togetherness” when Singaporeans approach the New Year together.
 * § Make new friends, both local and foreign. || * ** National day **


 * o Limitations:
 * It’s an annual event, so impact is limited.
 * Some people view it as propaganda of the government.
 * Not everyone is enthusiastic about celebrating the event.


 * ** Racial Harmony Day **


 * o Limitations:
 * § Does not fully motivate the unwilling to take part in the activities.
 * § Are only implemented in schools, but not in offices and workplaces.


 * ** Chingay Parade **


 * o Limitations:
 * § Little Singaporeans know of this event, and even if they do, find it unnecessary to attend.


 * ** New Year’s Countdown **


 * o Limitations:
 * § Some may view the event as a chance for the government to improve Singapore’s tourism.
 * § Does not extend to families, and mostly only for young adults. ||
 * Beatrice's Group :D || Education || * Interaction between multi-racial and multi-religious people
 * Common language - English
 * Racial Harmony Day || * Some schools are SAP schools and they are mostly Chinese
 * Elitism
 * Moral values not taught
 * Even if taught moral values, students may not follow ||
 * Megan's Group :D || National Service || * builds pride for the country, and a sense of belonging
 * a sense of identity as Singaporeans
 * puts people of different cultural and educational backgrounds through the same life experience. This helps to eradicate prejudices amongst people of different backgrounds.
 * integrates people of different backgrounds, so they can build friendships. (Together they will build confidence, teamwork and life skills; help each other to grow and learn)
 * builds a bigger and stronger defence force every year; Singapore is better defended against attacks || * behind boys from other countries by 2 years in terms of education
 * the marital age is later, TFR is lower, because people get married later. ||