The Social Studies Corner

Should Singapore become a welfare state?

2006-06-09T19:37:00.000-07:00

We discussed about the cost of living in Singapore. We have also viewed some of your comments that people will be given more help if you are the Prime Minister. We have studied about the British Welfare State. Should Singapore become a welfare state? Post your views here.

If I am the Prime Minister of Singapore...

2006-06-02T20:52:00.000-07:00

If you are the Prime Minister of Singapore, what will be one change you would bring about in Singapore. You have to explain why you want to bring about such a change. Alternatively, you could question or discuss about a change another student has posted.

Is the cost of living in Singapore too high?

2006-05-30T03:45:00.000-07:00

Is the cost of living in Singapore too high? Are we paying too much to afford a good standard of living? Discuss your views here.

National Service and me.

2006-04-18T05:44:00.000-07:00

This is a thread for discussion of anything to do with National Service. Topics you could discuss here include: Should girls do National Service? How long would be a good length for National Service? Should those becoming Singapore citizens do national service? Does National Service prepares us to be better prepared to defend the nation? Does National Service instils a sense of pride and loyalty in us? ..... any other topics related to National Service.

The discussions would go on until Fri 28th April. It is compulsory for all 4E1 pupils to post at least 5 posts on a minimum of 2 different dates.

Do Singaporeans have a sense of belonging and rootedness to Singapore?

2006-04-15T04:01:00.000-07:00

This is an optional post. However, if you do this post, you can be excused from the post on 'venturing overseas'. However, i would encourage all of you to do at least 2 posts each and a total of 5.
Some issues you can cover here would be: Do you think Singaporeans are proud to be 'Singaporeans'? Are we loyal to the nation? Many Singaporeans have settled down overseas. Does this mean that they are not patriotic towards Singapore?
You do not have to cover all the questions. Also, you can discuss any other topics related to 'sense of belonging' e.g. National Day celebration and more. In time of crisis or war, do you think we will come together as a nation and fight for the country - with pride and loyalty?

Should Singaporeans be encouraged to venture abroad?

2006-04-13T17:28:00.000-07:00

As we globalise, it becomes important for more and more Singaporeans to venture out e.g. work overses, set up companies and business overseas. Should we encourage this?

Should Singapore continue to recruit foreign talents?

2006-04-08T03:22:00.000-07:00

Singapore has been recruiting foreign talents for the past few years and this has been a talking point for many. Is recruiting foreign talent the right move or should Singapore rely more on it's local talents. Provide your views here.

Education in Singapore

2006-01-13T17:16:00.000-08:00

Is Singapore's education preparing the young for the future. What are our strengths and how can we develop further? Are there areas in which we can develop further?

Peace in Sri Lanka

2006-01-13T17:14:00.000-08:00

After years of violence and hardship, the 21st century saw some hope for peace in the beautiful island of Sri Lanka. Recent developments, however, are showing signs of disturbance again. Do you think peace can be achieved again in this island?

Separation was a disaster

2006-01-13T17:11:00.000-08:00

Singapore separated from Malaysia in 1965. The then Singapore Prime Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew described the separation as a moment of anguish. It was a time of uncertainty for Singapore and many doubted that we will be able to survive. So was separation a disaster?