HBC101 Understanding Contemporary Society: The Social and Behavioural Sciences Assignments

HBC101 Tutar Marked Assignment 01  In December 2025, the mandatory guidelines on flexible work arrangements (FWAs) by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) took effect. Employees can make formal requests to their employers to access greater…

Question In the National Day Rally 2022, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong outlined the government’s rationale behind the repeal of Section 377A, a law that criminalises gay sex, and a Constitutional amendment to protect marriage from legal challenges. Lee,…

Question (100 marks) In 2023, Singapore is expected to witness elections for the office of the President.  Goh, Yan Han (2023, May 13). “Countdown to Singapore’s Presidential Elections: Who is Likely to Run?”, The Straits Times Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/countdown-to- singapore-s-presidential-election-who-is-likely-to-run…

This assignment requires you to consider the role and position of the presidency in Singapore, against the backdrop of a deeper understanding of the country’s statehood and government structure. a) With reference to the concept of the nation-state, briefly describe…

Youth offending is a major concern in many countries. Family functioning has been found to be an important factor related to offending behaviors among youth in previous research. Studies have suggested the potential utility of family-based interventions in helping youth…

In the light of the recent and the current Covid-19 pandemic, discuss one aspect or topic that could be studied through quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The various aspects could involve healthcare, lockdown, schools, work culture, to name a few.…

Question Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine earlier that month, Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan delivered a Ministerial Statement in Parliament on 28 February 2022, presenting Singapore’s perspectives on the conflict and explaining the response taken. Balakrishnan, Vivian (2022,…

In an international media interview conducted in September 2022, Singapore’s Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam defended the country’s strong stance against drugs. Ministry of Home Affairs (2022, September 14). “Transcript of Bloomberg’s Interview with Mr. K. Shanmugam, Minister for…