My Essays
Essays that I wrote while in University (2021-Present)
UN Human Rights Efforts' Impact on National Sovereignty
Do efforts by the United Nations to promote human rights constitute improper interference in the domestic affairs of countries? Also, consider an objection to your argument and provide a rebuttal to that objection. Essay written for my Year 1 'Ethics And Civics in a Multicultural World' module.
Income Inequality in Singapore
"Why does income inequality in Singapore remain relatively high, in the form of a Gini coefficient, before accounting for government taxes and transfers, that is not decreasing despite efforts from the government to reduce income inequality?" Written for my Year 1 'Singapore Society in Transition' module.
Longevity of the Syrian War
"How has the self-interest of other countries in the Syrian war contributed to the longevity of the war?" Written for my Year 1 'Social Problems in a Global Context' module.
Increasing Absolute Poverty in Afghanistan
Why is there increasing absolute poverty in Afghanistan?”. Written for my Year 1 'Social Problems in a Global Context' module.
Declining Birth Rate in Singapore
Why is there a declining birth rate among Singaporean females despite government interventionist policies, especially in the pandemic? Written for my Year 1 'Person and Society' module.
Summary and Critique of Reading
The reading my group was assigned to was about Bourguignon's belief that the most efficient solution to combat inequality is implementing progressive income tax. Written for my Year 1 'Economy and Society' module.
Op-ed about Preserving Cemeteries
Op-ed on my view that cemeteries should be preserved as they hold important social and political meanings. Written for my Year 1 'Inquiry And Communication In An Interdisciplinary World' module.
Facebook and the Circuit of Culture Model
In this short analytical essay, I explore how the rise of social media, exemplified by Facebook, and the Circuit of Culture model expand our understanding of culture beyond traditional linear perspectives. Written for my Year 1 'Culture, Self and Identity' module.
Education and Marriage: Analysing the Shifts in Gender Roles and Marriage Dynamics in Singapore
A group project on exploring the impact of rising educational attainment among women on marriage patterns and gender roles in Singapore. It also contains data visualisations. Completed for my Year 1 'Doing Social Research' module.
Balancing Books and Sports: Investigating the Impact of Singapore's Educational Emphasis on Young Athletes' Development and Sporting Success
This research explores the impact of Singapore's strong focus on education on young athletes' development and sports performance. It examines how academic priorities may hinder local sporting talent, analysing policies, cultural attitudes, and athlete interviews to propose a balanced approach for nurturing both academic and athletic excellence. Written for my Year 1 'Doing Social Research' module.
Ethnography Research Assignment of City Plaza Mall
I examined City Plaza Mall as a cultural microcosm within the broader context of migration. Written for my Year 1 'Migration and Multiculturalism' module
Interviewing a Migrant in Singapore
With another classmate, we interviewed a migrant to learn more about her journey and connected it to existing migration literature. 'Migration and Multiculturalism' module
Applying a Marxist Lens
With another classmate, we examined the article "Singapore the ‘LV destination’ for concerts, but will rising costs, competition derail that?" through a Marxist perspective. Written for my Year 2 'Classical Social Theory' module.
Poster on the Caste System in India
As part of a pair project, my classmate and I used the Boundary-Making approach to analyse the caste system in India. Completed for my Year 2 ' Ethnicity and Ethnic Relations' module
Eat Bugs, Save the Planet! Can Insects Shape the Future of Food?
A group project report on insects being an alternative source of protein. Written for my Year 2 'Sustainability: Society, Economy, and Environment' module.
Developing a Mini Physiotherapy Park for Elderly Mobility Enhancement
A group project proposal that talks about tackling the challenge of limited physiotherapy options for the elderly by introducing a mini physiotherapy park near hospitals. Written for my Year 2 'Science and Technology for Humanity' module.
Enhancing Online Safety: Developing an AI Algorithm for Effective Content Moderation on TikTok
A group assignment that focuses on addressing the issue of harmful content on social media platforms like TikTok. We propose an AI algorithm designed to enhance the accuracy of detecting such damaging content.