Social studies

• What are ( four )attributes that shapes one’s understanding of citizenship

  • legal status
  • sense of identity
  • Sense of shared value
  • civic participation
• what are some examples of legal rights ( 4 )

  • right to equal protection
  • equal before law
  • freedom of speech
  • compulsory primary education
• what are some examples of legal responsibilities ( 4 )

  • aide by law
  • uphold racial harmony
  • national services
  • pay taxes
• how does legal status shape one’s understanding of citizenship

  • people will feel like valued members of society a they enjoy certain privileges that others cannot enjoy
  • they will then want to play a part in contributing back by carrying out their responsibilities
  • thus, it helps build a sense of belonging to Singapore.
• What are some common practices and experiences as Singaporeans (4)

  • common experience of eating at hawker centers
  • Heritage of hawker food-multiracial cuisines
  • habit of ‘choping’ tables with tissue paper/ umbrella
  • meeting point for people from all walks of life
• how does sense of identity shapes one understanding of citizenship

  • help us feel closer to fellow singaporean and country
  • bond and connect with our fellow Singaporeans
  • thus, this helps to build a sense of belonging and home to Singapore.
• What is sense of shared values

  • common principles and beliefs that shapes our attitude, thinking and behaviour
  • similar values influence thinking, attitude and behaviour
• and example of sense of shared values and how it works

  • multiculturalism
  • understand and respec differences, to form good relationships with people from different races and religion
• how does sense of shared values help shape one’s understanding of citizenship

  • help us identify with common value and behave in similar ways to our fellow Singaporeans and country
  • allows us to take pride and identity with our fellow Singaporeans
  • thus, this builds a sense of belonging to Singapore
• how can individuals show civic participation

  • citizens can actively take part in public affairs
  • public affairs are situations that people are generally interested in/ concerned about, such as social issues
  • volunteering their time, effort and money in matters that they are. concerned about
• how can organised group have civic participation

  • citizen can actively take part in public affairs
  • public affairs are situations that people are generally interested in/ concerned about, such a social issues
  • cittizens can set up informal groups temporarily to address a particular concern/need or formal groups to cater to specific needs and interests over a long time
• how does civic participation help have one’s understanding of citizenship

  • the commitment that we have to the causes we are involved in creates a sense of ownership to the country
  • this will then build a sense of belonging to Singapore when people feel that we are able to make a difference to the country
• an example of individuals having civi participation

  who : mr Andy Teo

  what : social media to set u a project called “ temporary academic assistance “

  why : to connect students with volunteer tutors

  why of the why : as there was a need when schools moved to full home-based learning

  when : during the COVID-19 pandemic

  statistics : 250 Singaporeans volunteered
• an example of informal groups in civic participations

  who : Mr Nigel Teo

  what : developed an app, GoodHood SG

  why : to promote neighbourliness in Singapore

  how does it work : people asking neighbours for help/ offering help
• an example of formal groups in civic participation

  who : NGOs like Zerowaste SG

  why : to promote zero waste in Singapore

  who : SSAs like SGEnable

  why : to enable people with disabilities and promote an inclusive society
• What is legal status, how is it granted and what are the privileges and responsibilities of it

  • what : to be legally recognised as a citizen of a country
  • granted by : descent, marriage, country of birth or naturalisation
  • Privileges : enjoy legal rights
  • Responsibilities : fulfil duties and responsibilities to the country
• how is sense of identity determined and what it affects

  • determined: by how one perceive oneself and how other perceive you
  • affect- this will affect your behaviour, language spoken (Singlish), common practices/ habits/ way of life, common history/ experiences