1. The document discusses prejudice against Jews and Muslims in France, highlighting major events like the Dreyfus Affair and World War II. It also discusses the ghettoization of immigrant neighborhoods and social issues like unemployment. 2. Comparisons are made between the population demographics and treatment of immigrants in France versus Singapore. France is described as having more severe discrimination while Singapore promotes more racial tolerance as a multicultural society. 3. Potential measures are proposed that Singapore could take to prevent social divisions, including establishing protections for immigrants, promoting multicultural education, and encouraging integration while maintaining national laws.

1. WISP - ASSIGNMENT 2IMAGINE - A world we can change,make better, and co-exists in harmoniouslyChen Yuan (s10043151H)Lin Huang (s10043164H)Lin RuoZi (s10043146K)Nguyen Thi Minh Nhan(s10043234K)

2. Prejudice Against Jews and MuslimsJews haves lived in France since the 5th century subject to:Government-sponsored vilification of their faithMass expulsionsForced conversion to Roman CatholicismCrippling taxationHumiliating legal oathsProscriptions from living in France’s major cities Etc.

3. Major EventsDreyfus affairWorld War II

4. Major EventsThe German occupationFrance’s disgraceful relationship with its Muslim population

5. The New Jean-Pierre RaffarinGovernment PoliciesA more conservative policy De-emphasized social programsConcentrate on providing public safety and combating crimeCut subsidies for community associations and local social workers

6. GhettoizationSevere housing crisis The bleak, unglamorous concrete-slab neighborhoods abandoned by the French blue collars

7. Social Pathology of The UnderclassSchool underperformanceUnemploymentDrug trafficking etc.

8. The French riots happened in 2005 and 2006http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og4lC2DoztE

9. Comparison:

10. Background--The population of France and proportion of immigrants as of 2006The French citizens The French citizens with foreign origin The trend of population

11. Social inequality 1. Resettlement of immigrants2. Democratic rights and Education 3. Employment Comparison of unemployment levels among citizens and immigrants

12. Political factorsThe “selective” immigration policyCrack down on the illegal immigrants The battle of left-wing and right-wing parties Immigrants have neither political leaders to express their interest nor special laws or regulations to ensure equal treatment

13. Economic factorsStagnant growth of economic --high unemployment rate France’s economic system --high taxes and welfare systemStagnant growth of GNP and foreign trade volume --Decline in international competitiveness

14. Other social factors:widening gap between the rich and the poorDifferentiation of social classesConflicts of interests Other reasons caused prejudice: For the French citizens:Extreme emotional nationalism of the French on immigrantsFor immigrants:Gather together on basis of races, ethnicityinsist on the belief in original nations terrorist incidents caused by the Muslim militants

15. Singapore and France

16. BackgroundFrance – promised land for immigrantsSingle dominating race( White French)Singapore - multicultural societyMixture of races: Chinese, Indian, Malay.Well-aware of racial toleranceMuch Less severe discrimination

17. CIVIL RIGHTFrance: Police with harassment and brutalityPolicy and laws discourage minority ‘s civil rightSingapore: moderate equality between foreigner and localDiscriminative attitude in certain government officer

18. Social JusticeFrance: refugees and minority live in poverty and hopelessness; no one listens to them youth rebellious reactionSingapore : foreign workers bearhardships of work and stereotype How will their future generations be treated?

19. JobFrance: 'finish up in the wastepaper basket because of the name or the address of the candidate’France: hardly secure a job- unwilling victim of globalization

20. EmploymentSingapore: everyone stands for equal chance of employment, based on individual competency.- although particular company exploit and ill treat foreign workersSingapore: affected by economic downturn- downsize of workers.

21. PRECAUTION MEASURESFrom the identified instances of prejudice and discrimination, Singapore can draw lessons from France.What can we do to prevent the same situations from occurring and minimize social divisions?As Singapore GovernmentAs Local SingaporeansAs New Immigrants or Foreigners

22. As Singapore GovernmentEstablish special authority Legislate to protect the legitimate rights and interests of immigrants and foreignersImplement policies to protect local people in some areas Implement multicultural education (cultural fusion) Strengthen control over immigration policy Formulate corresponding measures or emergency bills Try to change the political loyalty of new immigrantsInvolve new immigrants into political life

23. As Local SingaporeansBe aware of the importance of new immigrants Need acceptance and appreciation to new immigrants or foreigners instead of prejudice Be open-minded to the cultures and customs of other countries or religions Be friendly to new comers, enhance their sense of belonging to Singapore

24. As New Immigration or Foreigners Understand the situation in Singapore Actively integrate into the new environment Reduce blame, negative opinions and excessive pessimism Seek appropriate help Self- improve and contribute to social development Comply with national laws and pay attention to self-conduct

25. PROBLEMS & CHALLENGES Implementation of the policies does not work properlyMisconceptions on different ethnics and social classes.Deep-rooted stereotypes and prejudices Inter-cultural conflictEconomic crisisAntigovernment forcesExcessive behaviour caused by radical ideas

26. REFERENCES http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_youth_protests_in_France http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_civil_unrest_in_France http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/2005_civil_unrest_in_Francehttp://libcom.org/history/what-happened-after-paris-suburb-riots-2005 http://nanyang.xmu.edu.cn/Article/ShowArticle.asp?ArticleID=4299