“the Singapore National Identity Is Created by the State.” Do You Agree with the Statement? Explain Your Answer.

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The Singapore National Identity is something where all Singaporeans can associate with, and it can be either tangible or intangible. It is a sense of belonging among Singaporeans which makes Singapore a home where they belong. I disagree with the statement that Singapore’s National Identity is created by the state. In my point of view, it is Singaporeans themselves who formed up our national identity, and it is naturally evolved from the citizens of Singapore. Even though the state (or the government of Singapore) makes an effort in creating our national identity, it is Singaporeans who plays the major role of evolving our national identity. The state creates our national identity, and by the word “create”, it means it is made intentionally to achieve a purpose. However, Singaporeans causes our nationally identity to be naturally evolved instead, without any specific purpose, e.g. to boost Singapore’s good image. Singapore had always been a cohesive environment of the different races since the earliest times of Singapore when immigrants from other parts of the world flock to Singapore for jobs. The different languages in Singapore due the many races sometimes act as a barrier to communication amongst Singaporeans. However, as time passes, these different languages combine to form a common tongue between Singaporeans- Singlish. Singlish is Singapore’s unique ‘language’ and also a national identity of Singapore. Singlish, or Singaporean English is only found in Singapore, and is something that all Singaporeans can associate with, which makes Singlish a national identity. Singlish contributes to our national identity as it serves as one of the major entity that is unique to Singapore and among Singaporeans. It signifies Singapore as a multiracial society as Singlish is a mix of the different languages present in Singapore. This is thus a national identity that is

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