| ID | 141160 |
| Title Proper | Representing harmony and diversity |
| Other Title Information | media representations of multiculturalism and ethnicity in Singapore |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Holman, Joanna ; Arunachalam, Dharmalingam |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article investigates multiculturalism and ethnicity in Singapore. The study conducted a qualitative content analysis of articles appearing in the Straits Times newspaper over a three month period in 2010. It was found that multicultural harmony tended to be represented as unnatural, fragile, and requiring government intervention. There also tended to be a focus on distinct and fixed ethnic identities, reflecting an essentialist understanding of ethnicity. These beliefs about the nature of multiculturalism and ethnic identity were reflected in the coverage of three major social issues. These were the perceived needs to maintain the ethnic composition of Singapore’s population, efforts to prevent cultural corruption or neglect, and concerns about the impact of immigration on multicultural harmony. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Ethinicity Vol. 16, No.4; Sep 2015: p.498-515 |
| Journal Source | Asian Ethinicity Vol: 16 No 4 |
| Key Words | Multiculturalism ; Singapore ; Ethnic Diversity ; Social Cohesion ; Media Representation |