- provide opportunities → immigrants and locals → to interact with one another
coordinated efforts → implement policies → create common experiences + promote social cohesion.
Example
NS → primary purpose is defence and security - but plays key role in fostering greater cohesiveness in Society.
NS brings people from diverse backgrounds → to train and live together.
- common experience → NSmen → learn to develop sense of collective interest.
- common life-shaping experience → helps to strengthen relationships → between them + create strong Singaporean national identity.
Example
Singapore armed forces volunteer corps (SAFVC)
- provides opportunity for individuals → who are not required to serve NS→ to contribute to Singapore’s national defence.