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Identify, Codify, and Evaluate Pro-Social Practices and Norms that Foster Cohesion
Dr Leong Chan-Hoong Senior Fellow and Head of Social Cohesion Research Programme
Dr Leong Chan-Hoong
Ms Amanda Huan Associate Research Fellow
Ms Amanda Huan
Ms Claribel Low Senior Analyst
Ms Claribel Low
Ms Lam Teng Si Senior Analyst
Ms Lam Teng Si
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Pro-social norms and practices that foster tolerance and acceptance of multiracial and multireligious diversities are important to maintaining a stable and cohesive society. To ensure Singapore's social fabric remains resilient to the increasingly polarised and uncertain global environment, the city-state assigns a premium to building a consensus on community behaviours that foster inclusion and harmonious living. While much has been shared and discussed on neighbourhood normative activities, not much has been researched on religious and racial practices, norms that promote or hinder multicultural understanding and empathy. Specifically, what are the community behaviours, rituals, and routines that foster interfaith contact and cohesion? What are the enabling conditions in the local environment that facilitate these activities? What social or built environmental features can mitigate or amplify tensions?
Theme: | General / Conflict and Stability / Country and Region Studies / Religion in Contemporary Society |
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Entity: | SCRP |