The Big Read: 'Us' and 'Them' – can the twain meet? Examining the Singaporean-foreigner divide
CNA online
While Singaporeans are quick to help their foreign co-workers adjust to the Singaporean way of life, not all of the locals are able to form deeper relations beyond the professional setting. Several reasons for this include foreigners competing with locals for resources and space and the perception that the influx of foreigners could change the Singaporean identity, norms and way of life.
Assoc Prof Laavanya Kathiravelu, a sociologist from NTU, said that structural barriers in society make it difficult for foreigners to form networks and connections with Singaporeans through everyday interactions.
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