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My Thoughts: I Am Prejudiced
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Friday, June 19, 2009. The society we live in today generally hold prejudices. For instance, some of us are prejudiced against foreign workers, homosexuals, ex-offenders etc.In Singapore, each year, thousands of ex-offenders complete their sentences and are released from prisons and drug rehabilitation centres into our society. What are your views on accepting ex-offenders? June 19, 2009 at 11:49 AM. When he is released from prison and enters the very same environment that triggered his unacceptable desi...
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My Thoughts: Death for Honour
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Friday, June 12, 2009. The parents, relatives and siblings, who murdered their kin, share the same belief that marrying outside of their caste brings great dishonour to the family. In their opinion, such an act of betrayal to one’s caste and shame to the family deserves a severe punishment in the form of murder. Often, the families’ communities largely support these murders. What are your views on honour killing? June 15, 2009 at 3:40 AM. I hope this stops for once and for all! July 9, 2009 at 8:31 AM.
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My Thoughts: Arranged Marriages
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Friday, June 5, 2009. For the article on Shelina.). In the past, parents chose spouses for their children and the married couple would not have met or shared any knowledge of one another before their holy union. However, in most countries, times have changed and customs are more relaxed. Today, education and financial independence has led men and women to choose their suitors and make better decisions on marriage. While it can be argued that arranged marriages may be restricting, Shelina states,“ s...
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My Thoughts: The Korean Drama Wave
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Saturday, June 27, 2009. The Korean Drama Wave. Like many other Korean dramas, Boys over Flowers serves to entertain and invite its viewers into a world of fantasy which is void of reality. Still, Korean drama fans, young and old, continue their support for these dramas. In Singapore, the Internet and cable networks have made Korean dramas accessible to many. As such the viewership and support for these dramas have increased in recent years. July 9, 2009 at 8:18 AM. July 10, 2009 at 2:14 AM. Only the sha...
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My Thoughts: Stars' Bare All
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Friday, May 15, 2009. Even if this is easier said than done, celebrities need to take responsibility for their actions and guard their personal photos well. This is mainly due to the huge influence they have on their fans and teenagers all around the world. In the study of Communications,. The social constructionist perspective states that communication creates an individual. In a conservative society like Singapore, most teenagers still hold true to their moral values and beliefs and view the actions of...