HBC101: In an international media interview conducted in September 2022, Singapore’s Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam: Understanding Contemporary Society Assignment, SUSS, Singapore

In an international media interview conducted in September 2022, Singapore’s Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam defended the country’s strong stance against drugs.

Ministry of Home Affairs (2022, September 14). “Transcript of Bloomberg’s Interview with Mr. K. Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law”

This was one of the more recent public articulations of the government’s clear and consistent policy against drugs.

a) Citing concepts from the social and behavioral sciences, identify three theories or perspectives to explain deviant behavior.
b) Explain, from the Singapore government’s perspective, why the country needs to take a tough position against drugs.
c) Present three steps taken by the Singapore government against drug consumption and/or trafficking. Discuss and evaluate whether these steps have been successful