The Sociological Concepts ‘Culture’, ‘Race’ and ‘Ethnicity’ Versus How These have Generally been Used: Sociology Assignment, SMU, Singapore

Assignment Details:

Referring to the related course readings as well as the above news report, examine Singapore’s approach to managing culture and class since independence, and suggest the extent of government involvement you think is necessary for the current context.

You are advised to limit your discussion to at most two areas (i.e. pertaining to race-ethnicity, religion or class), to allow for a more focused answer.

In your answer, you should consider (but are not limited to) some of the following ideas, as you will find them helpful:

1. The sociological concepts ‘culture’, ‘race’ and ‘ethnicity’ versus how these have generally been used and handled in Singapore, according to Benjamin (1976)

2. Singapore’s specific brand and management of ‘multiracialism’, as well as its management of religion, class etc.

3. Singapore’s history as a plural society

4. ‘Race’, ‘ethnicity’, ‘religion’ and ‘class’ as components of Singapore society

It is important that you utilize and engage with the material and arguments from the course materials for your assignment, and to demonstrate sound sociological thinking.