Tag: Politics
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When Diversity Meets Policy
Singapore’s CMIO model is a blunt instrument. But it also underpins many of Singapore’s policies. It is easy to talk about dropping CMIO, but the real question is what policymaking tool provides a better way — and what are the costs of such a tool.
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A Different Kind of Privileged Literature
Grace Chia alleges gender bias in the Singapore Literature Prize, and in writing in general. There is privilege — but of a different kind.
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Between Gender Stereotypes and Dogma
Take a step away from the controversy surrounding Focus on the Family, and instead use the opportunity to think about a new model of sexuality and relationship education to meet the needs of youths.
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Diversity is not skin-deep
Diversity of choices and experience matters. Diversity of race, or of any other innate characteristic, is reverse bigotry when irrelevant.
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A Bundle of Wrongs at Hong Lim Park
Many things went wrong at Hong Lim Park. The activists could have acted and communicated in a way perceived to be respectful of others, instead of ploughing ahead and making themselves look bad.
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The Coming of the Global Guerilla
The age of the global guerilla is dawning in the region. Be prepared.