Culture & Media
Problematic Pronouns: Resisting Their Cultural Takeover
Singapore's Preferred Gender Pronoun Movement: A beacon of inclusivity or a master manipulator of language and societal norms?Gender ideologues twist language and leverages societal pressure to champion a disputed, politically-charged ideology. By framing common sense as hate speech and pushing 'inclusive' language, it places a minority's demands for affirmation above basic reality.These tactics control cultural narratives, sidelining opposing views. Engaging in pronoun culture isn't just problematic—it endorses and amplifies its extreme stance, with harm to children's well-being, women's rights, and individual freedoms.
Society
Non-Binary Nonsense: Too Late for SingPost to Course Correct?
Is the rush to adopt "non-binary" categories in corporate Diversity and Inclusion policies more about virtue signaling than grounded evidence? This thought-provoking article takes a critical look at SingPost's recent D&I changes, suggesting that the drive to conform to such Western-imported ideas could be sowing division rather than unity in the workplace. Don't miss this deep dive into the unintended consequences of 'woke' corporate culture.
Governance & Policy
Your 101 On the Key Social Issues Revisited at IPS’s 35th Anniversary Conference
Looking for a quick primer on some of the most deep-seated social frustrations that Singapore faces as a nation? This is it.
Culture & Media
Cancel Culture: Will Legal Solutions Really Do The Trick?
How do you solve a problem like Cancel Culture? Fighting social contagion with legal instruments can be like grasping at clouds. We think that something more potent and wide ranging is necessary. We need a change of heart.
Culture & Media
Cancel Culture: How Could The Government Fight It?
In August '22 the government said it was looking at ways to deal with Cancel Culture. Why leave the thinking to them? Here's what we think could be done about this social phenomenon.
Governance & Policy
“You’re Cancelled!” – This is Basically Bullying, Right?
Cancel Culture, justifiable or abusive? Cultivate Singapore looks at how you can examine incidents of cancellation through a clear lens, and casts a vision how how Singapore can do better than normalising social bullying.
Invited Opinion
What’s Hidden In Singapore’s Conversation About Mental Health?
We're no strangers to being told to seek help for mental health issues we may face. But what happens once we do?
Invited Opinion
Is ‘Weaponised Incompetence’ Actually Weaponised?
Are most men as lame duck as Robert the Otter claims? Is 'Weaponised Incompetence' a universal trait, or is it correct to link it mainly to gender equality discourse? And is it grounded on firm foundations?