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Responding to Globalisation

4 dot points across 4 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How can a country enjoy global culture while protecting its own identity?

Explain how a country and its people can respond to the cultural challenges of globalisation by protecting local identity while staying open to the world
A scaffolded answer to how Singapore responds to the cultural challenges of globalisation. Protecting local heritage and languages, promoting a shared identity, and staying open to global culture, and why balance is the goal.
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How can a country and its people respond to the economic changes globalisation brings?

Explain how a country and its people can respond to the economic challenges of globalisation, such as competition and job change, through skills, support and staying competitive
A scaffolded answer to how Singapore responds to the economic challenges of globalisation. Upgrading skills, supporting affected workers, attracting investment, and staying competitive, and why responses must help those who lose out.
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How can a country protect itself from the cross-border threats globalisation brings?

Explain how a country and its people can respond to the security threats of globalisation, such as disease, terrorism and crime, through cooperation, preparation and vigilance
A scaffolded answer to how Singapore responds to the security threats of globalisation. International cooperation, national preparation, laws and enforcement, and public vigilance against disease, terrorism and cross-border crime.
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Who is responsible for responding to globalisation, the government, individuals, or both?

Explain the roles of both the government and individuals in responding to globalisation, and why an effective response needs both working together
A scaffolded answer to who responds to globalisation in Singapore. The government's role in policy, support and protection, the individual's role in skills and adaptability, and why an effective response needs both working together.
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