In passage 1, the author states that "Rates of criminal violence are higher in mobile and heterogeneous societies". He believes that societies which are diverse make it difficult for individuals to feel as one community, this in turn results in the high rate of criminal violence. This is especially true in societies with different ethnicities and religions. In such societies, it is essential that everyone is made to feel equal and that nobody is singled out. If individuals feel that they do not belong to a community, they may resort to joining radical groups that commit criminal violence. Conversely, if social peace were to be maintained, the likelihood of criminal violence is low. However, I believe that this is not applicable to Singapore. In Singapore, we enjoy social stability and that fact that Singapore is the only country to celebrate racial harmony day is further testimony to our efforts in keeping Singapore a cosmopolitan nation. Even though Singapore is nation comprising of different races and religions, criminal rates one of the lowest in the world. Hence, I believe that this belief is not applicable to Singapore as despite being a diverse nation, we enjoy low criminal rates.
In passage 2, the author states that the reason for criminal violence in France is that the young population is highly deculturalised and individualised. I agree with this statement as a population that lacks culture and has a mind-set that 'it is every man for himself' will indeed result in high criminal violence. This is because the young population would be selfish and do as they please, even if it hurt the community. Compounded with that, they will not have any roots to relate to as they lack culture. However, I do not believe that this viewpoint is applicable to Singapore as there is a strong emphasis on culture and the fact that everyone has a part to play in the community, regardless if they are young or old. In Singapore, the young are encourage to take part in Community Involvement Progammes (CIP) which fosters community bonding. Furthermore, the four ethnicities in Singapore practice racial tolerance toward each other. Hence, despite being a cosmopolitan nation, we are in touch with our different roots. Hence I do not believe that this is applicable to Singapore.
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