Replicating ‘A Model of Mutual Respect’: Could Singapore’s Legal Pluralism Work in Australia?

Black, Ann

doi:10.1080/07329113.2012.10756682

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“…The multiethnic diversity in both countries extends to their religions and belief systems: Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Hinduism and Christianity coexist, and the act of ostracizing other religions is prohibited (Black, 2012;Kenyon et al, 2013). Since emancipation from colonialism, both Singapore and Malaysia have managed postcolonial pluralism through several stateinstitutionalized policies toward multiculturalism (Goh, 2008;Chan, 2013;Noor and Leong, 2013).…”

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Multiculturalism in Singapore and Malaysia: approaches and outcomes

Kuah

Kim

Queux

2020

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PurposeThis paper examines cases of multiculturalism in Singapore and Malaysia. Through causal sociocultural mechanisms, the authors observe how two countries in proximity, with shared histories and demographic profiles, achieve differing outcomes in regard to social cohesion and competitiveness.Design/methodology/approachThe paper employs case-centric process tracing (CPT) to build a “plausible” explanation of causal mechanisms that can contribute to social cohesion and competitiveness. The authors adopt a common analytical framework to distil the nuances of generalizability and a cross-case analysis in order to ascertain factors that enable multiculturalism.FindingsDifferent causal mechanisms result in diverging outcomes in the two countries. In managing multiculturalism, Singapore has pursued policy actions emphasizing “integration and pragmatism,” while Malaysia has followed a model of “separation and preferentialism.” Judging by a selected number of established indicators, Singapore's multiculturalism outcomes seem more successful than that of Malaysia in respect to areas of national competitiveness and interethnic tolerance.Practical implicationsThis paper sheds insights on the policy actions that promoted multicultural integration. The process tracing approach is found to be a useful tool in helping policymakers understand how intrinsic mechanisms can contribute to more/less desirable socioeconomic outcomes.Originality/valueTogether with the evidence using the CPT approach, the paper draws attention to multiculturalism evolving through distinctive sets of public policy. The authors ultimately suggest that such policies can be paralleled to the function played by institutions in leading to “varieties of capitalism” and have an impact on achieving cohesive and competitive societies.

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Multiculturalism in Singapore and Malaysia: approaches and outcomes

Kuah

Kim

Queux

2020

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“…Although the Singapore system, in particular, could be asserted as evidence of a model that could be adopted "to help send a message of respect and inclusion, counter ethnic and racial tensions and provide a face of Islam that is rational and moderate", Black concludes that it does not provide a solution for Australia. 15 In her view, Australia's Muslim diversity, the entrenched cultural preference for secularism over religiosity and, most significantly, the constitutional mandate in section 116 against sectarianism are obstacles that are too great.…”

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Multiculturalism and Legal Plurality in Australia

Dabner¹

2015

SSRN Journal

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“…Further, the local commitment to fostering unity "regardless of race, language or religion" is enshrined in the national pledge (Rajaratnam, 1966). Ethnoreligious pluralism is protected by Singapore law (Black, 2012). Every year, preschools across Singapore even celebrate Racial Harmony Day to reinforce cultural integration efforts.…”

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Sifting through preschool teachers' funds of knowledge to reveal culturally sustaining child-feeding professional learning opportunities at one university in Singapore

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Preschool teachers use their ideals as a sifter to comb through their most pertinent funds of knowledge related to mealtimes with young children. The purpose of this two-cycle action research study was to investigate and enhance child-feeding professional learning opportunities-targeted at early childhood educators working with young children (aged 1 to 6 years)-at a university in Singapore. Cycle 1 participants consisted of Singapore-based preschool teachers. Analysis of data from 12 semi-structured interviews, five mealtime observations and five menu documents led to six themes responding to the research question. Together with the literature, these themes informed the Cycle 2 action step, which was designed, executed, and evaluated in Cycle 2. The participants in Cycle 2 completed a teacher reflection tool and participated in a WhatsApp chat group. Semi-structured interviews conducted at two points, review of participant-generated mind maps, personal reflection documents and WhatsApp chat logs, coupled with field notes and analytic memos enabled evaluation of the project's effectiveness in raising participants' subjective knowledge and confidence around mealtime decisions. In response to the research question, findings suggest that (a) preschool teachers use their values, attitudes and beliefs as a "sifter" (enabling them to sift through their funds of knowledge to reveal child-feeding growth opportunities); (b) bridging dissonance between extant research and local child-feeding experiences enables learning; (c) building safety and trust can make child-feeding learning feel less risky; and (d) combining both introspection and community support helps to achieve change in mealtime practices.Implications included the need to develop relationships between scholar-practitioners and preschool teachers, expand child-feeding learning opportunities both within and beyond universities, and signal approval for child-feeding change from preschool and government leadership.

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Replicating ‘A Model of Mutual Respect’: Could Singapore’s Legal Pluralism Work in Australia?

Cited by 7 publications

References 4 publications

Multiculturalism in Singapore and Malaysia: approaches and outcomes

Multiculturalism in Singapore and Malaysia: approaches and outcomes

Multiculturalism and Legal Plurality in Australia

Sifting through preschool teachers' funds of knowledge to reveal culturally sustaining child-feeding professional learning opportunities at one university in Singapore

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