When asked to choose the issue that's most likely to cause a social divide in Singapore – it was not race, not religion, but class difference that came up on top, according to more than half of the respondents in a survey commissioned by Channel NewsAsia.
And while 70% of higher class Singaporean feel a strong sense of belonging, only 46% of the lower class share the same sentiments.
#RegardlessOfClass examines how extensive is the class divide.
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About the show:
Singapore is a city of opportunity. We're a nation built upon the ideals of meritocracy, equality, and justice. But a nationwide survey reveals that Singapore's sharpest social divisions are not based on race, language, or religion, but class.
This new documentary Regardless of Class examines the invisible line that cuts through the heart of a maturing nation.
In the next installment of the "Regardless of" series, Janil Puthucheary, the chairman of OnePeople.sg, goes on a journey to speak to people across the class spectrums. How deep is this class divide? And how can he bring the two sides together?
