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The concept of race or ethnicity in contemporary Singapore emerged from the attitudes of the colonial authorities towards race and ethnicity. Before the early 2000s, the four major races in Singapore were the Chinese, Malays, Indians and Eurasians.
Dec 10, 2019 · The proportions of each race in Singapore’s citizen population have remained stable (Chart 1). These numbers are published annually in the Government’s Population-in-Brief report, which can be accessed here .
SINGAPORE: A growing number of people think that racism remains an important problem even while the overwhelming majority believe everyone in Singapore can become rich or successful regardless...
The racial categorization used in Singapore stemmed from its colonial past and continues to shape its social policies, from public housing quotas along the ethnic composition in the country to...
Jul 21, 2021 · SINGAPORE - Racial Harmony Day is not just another event on the school calendar, but a reminder that Singapore's diversity is a strength, and harmony must continue to be instilled and built...
Jul 16, 2021 · Is a ‘loud’ conversation on race occurring now because Singapore’s racial harmony is worsening? When and how should people be called out on racism?
Singapore is a multiracial, multiethnic, and multicultural Asian society. Major religions include Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism, and Hinduism. Its people are broadly organised under the CMIO (Chinese–Malay–Indian–Other) system of categorisation.
Apr 3, 2022 · About half of respondents believe there is no longer racial discrimination in Singapore or that this can be achieved within the next 10 years, according to data from the recently concluded 2021...
Dec 5, 2020 · Race in Singapore: What topics are due for discussion, and how? Discrimination, racial classification and the role of race and identity in policies are among hot topics. Observers say...
Sep 8, 2021 · Prof Chua asserts that racism in Singapore is the development of irrational prejudices stemming against differences in physical traits rather than negative attitudes based on our understanding of different cultural practices.
