Hey there! I just changed my blogskin :) It's a little user-unfriendly because you can't navigate my past posts by headings or hashtags. So i'm gonna update the codings, stay tuned! (The font's kinda hard to read too..other than these 3 peeves, i'm quite satisfied) Follow me on the links below! :) 29/4/2015.
Started this blog during the last few weeks of SEM1(AY2014/15) cos' i regained interest in blogging. I blog about anything - news, social issues, music - but mostly about my university life :) Hope my posts will help you to make better life (and module) choices! Currently a Sociology Major. Still fresh. xD
Haven't been hooked onto songs for a long time! Finally found one where the melody really resonates with me. Replayed this countless times! And i even tried to make a cover on my guitar! Its pretty hard to get the strumming pattern (dk if mine's correct, i play by ear) cos the beat is way too cool for me HAHA. But i'm improving! :)I really like the beat of this song, though i don't exactly like the lyrics.. haha. But the tune makes up for my dislike. "Boys only want love if its torture~" and she justifies that Men are the ones who will give real love and security. ... ... well u could be a 35 year old boy and 20 year old man
The MV was pretty darn awesome too! So many diff fashion styles! The way TS pokes fun at the media's portrayal of her XD And she casted Sean! He has dreamy eyes. So deep i can get lost LOL. The lip-sync part was my fave! And the part where she stood on the horse!!
Trying to improve on my soci by posting a news article in a sociological perspective everyday..but oh well..not easy, shall start from today lol!
So, recently SCDF & SPF conducted a riot exercise, casting our dear indian foreign workers as the rioters and the majestic chinese police force as our defenders. Minister of National Development, Khaw Boon Wan said that this exercise was really meaningful.
"We refer to the joint riot simulation exercise organised by Police and SCDF. According to Minister of National Development Khaw Boon Wan's facebook post, this exercise was meant to 'network up the agencies' and 'spread preventive messages.'
However, what it has done is reinforce the stereotype that foreign workers, especially those of South Asian origin are more prone to violence and riots. Not only does this encourage racism towards the community, it de-humanises and marginalises migrant workers even further. Such an approach also counters current efforts to integrate migrant workers into Singapore society.
If the government is concerned about fights and skirmishes in dormitories, more resources need to be spent to ensure migrant workers receive adequate social services and support from the community. We also need to examine the structural factors which lead to such conflicts: many dormitories in Singapore are crowded, with many men sharing a single room, infested with pests and bed bugs. Long working hours, and poor quality sleep lead to fatigue and frayed nerves. These workers also have to cope with the stress of living abroad and providing for their families. Therefore, the physical, social and psychological well being of foreign workers need to be addressed if the government wants to minimise violence and conflict among the community.
This has to be reflected not just in our laws and policies but our attitudes and modes of engagement. The economic significance of foreign workers is enough justification for spending more on their welfare; yet the amount of resources allocated to this is disproportionate to the contributions that they make. This has to change because investing in the wellbeing of migrant workers is an important part of building mutual respect, and upholding the dignity of those who are marginalised; The principles of non-discrimination and equality are the key values of this approach, and absolutely necessary if we want a more cohesive society."
In a nutshell, more needs to be done to repair these structural strains in society which has reinforced such stereotypes.
Kinda sleepy but here's a few soci articles on gender which may be useful for finals! #notetoself
Haven't really read the first 2, shall keep 'em in view and talk about it tmr!
Yawns~ I have 2 essays due on Sun..
Today marks the last day of sem 1. yay. finals are coming >_<
Not really confident for psych but i'll try my best! At least CA2 marks were pretty motivating :)
Really enjoyed jap studies lecture today! I love McMorran lectures! Generally the lecturers i got this sem are really good. Well lecturers for exposure mods are pretty good i heard. I can sense their intense passion LOL, esp Prof McMorran hahaha. Sad for peeps taking js1101e next sem cos he's not taking the mod.
JIAYOU FOR FINALS! GOGOGO!
JS map took up my whole night sniffs (i'm havin flu now)
PF, Alison & HT came to my house to study today! Looking forward to more study sessions! yippee!
This post has no structure but idc la! haha (pardon me cos i'm haven fluuu)
Haven't been hooked onto songs for a long time! Finally found one where the melody really resonates with me. Replayed this countless times! And i even tried to make a cover on my guitar! Its pretty hard to get the strumming pattern (dk if mine's correct, i play by ear) cos the beat is way too cool for me HAHA. But i'm improving! :)I really like the beat of this song, though i don't exactly like the lyrics.. haha. But the tune makes up for my dislike. "Boys only want love if its torture~" and she justifies that Men are the ones who will give real love and security. ... ... well u could be a 35 year old boy and 20 year old man
The MV was pretty darn awesome too! So many diff fashion styles! The way TS pokes fun at the media's portrayal of her XD And she casted Sean! He has dreamy eyes. So deep i can get lost LOL. The lip-sync part was my fave! And the part where she stood on the horse!!
Trying to improve on my soci by posting a news article in a sociological perspective everyday..but oh well..not easy, shall start from today lol!
So, recently SCDF & SPF conducted a riot exercise, casting our dear indian foreign workers as the rioters and the majestic chinese police force as our defenders. Minister of National Development, Khaw Boon Wan said that this exercise was really meaningful.
"We refer to the joint riot simulation exercise organised by Police and SCDF. According to Minister of National Development Khaw Boon Wan's facebook post, this exercise was meant to 'network up the agencies' and 'spread preventive messages.'
However, what it has done is reinforce the stereotype that foreign workers, especially those of South Asian origin are more prone to violence and riots. Not only does this encourage racism towards the community, it de-humanises and marginalises migrant workers even further. Such an approach also counters current efforts to integrate migrant workers into Singapore society.
If the government is concerned about fights and skirmishes in dormitories, more resources need to be spent to ensure migrant workers receive adequate social services and support from the community. We also need to examine the structural factors which lead to such conflicts: many dormitories in Singapore are crowded, with many men sharing a single room, infested with pests and bed bugs. Long working hours, and poor quality sleep lead to fatigue and frayed nerves. These workers also have to cope with the stress of living abroad and providing for their families. Therefore, the physical, social and psychological well being of foreign workers need to be addressed if the government wants to minimise violence and conflict among the community.
This has to be reflected not just in our laws and policies but our attitudes and modes of engagement. The economic significance of foreign workers is enough justification for spending more on their welfare; yet the amount of resources allocated to this is disproportionate to the contributions that they make. This has to change because investing in the wellbeing of migrant workers is an important part of building mutual respect, and upholding the dignity of those who are marginalised; The principles of non-discrimination and equality are the key values of this approach, and absolutely necessary if we want a more cohesive society."
In a nutshell, more needs to be done to repair these structural strains in society which has reinforced such stereotypes.
Kinda sleepy but here's a few soci articles on gender which may be useful for finals! #notetoself
Haven't really read the first 2, shall keep 'em in view and talk about it tmr!
Yawns~ I have 2 essays due on Sun..
Today marks the last day of sem 1. yay. finals are coming >_<
Not really confident for psych but i'll try my best! At least CA2 marks were pretty motivating :)
Really enjoyed jap studies lecture today! I love McMorran lectures! Generally the lecturers i got this sem are really good. Well lecturers for exposure mods are pretty good i heard. I can sense their intense passion LOL, esp Prof McMorran hahaha. Sad for peeps taking js1101e next sem cos he's not taking the mod.
JIAYOU FOR FINALS! GOGOGO!
JS map took up my whole night sniffs (i'm havin flu now)
PF, Alison & HT came to my house to study today! Looking forward to more study sessions! yippee!
This post has no structure but idc la! haha (pardon me cos i'm haven fluuu)
“To put away aimlessness and weakness, and to begin to think with purpose, is to enter the ranks of those strong ones who only recognize failure as one of the pathways to attainment; who make all conditions serve them, and who think strongly, attempt fearlessly, and accomplish masterfully.”
- James Allen Quotes
Sometimes I wonder how people see me and what they think of me. It scares me a bit, honestly. I am sure though, that what they think of me,
what they think my life is, is a complete misperception. I have always tried to show myself as a carefree person, as someone who wont get bothered
because of public judgements. I am sure my friend and family think there is nothing going wrong in my life, that I do not worry enough, that
I am always happy. And I am sure they probably somewhat hate me for it because, lets admit it, there is nothing worse than seeing someone
who is life seems so perfect while yours is a complete mess. Truth is, I have become an expert at pretending. I think we are all experts
or at least we are getting there.
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: Amelia Lim, 20 October.