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In this episode of Ears of East, we discuss the issues arising from the existence of Chinese privilege in Singapore. This discussion will give you unique perspectives from various stakeholders, including the Singaporean government and some members of the UWC community for a more fruitful episode. Listen to find out for yourself if you think the concept of privilege, specifically Chinese privilege exists in Singapore.

Shownotes:
What are the facts of the rioting incident at Little India on 8 Dec?

‘Chinese privilege’ a borrowed label but important to discuss and set in Singapore’s context, experts say

NDR 2021: PM Lee says ‘entirely baseless’ to claim that ‘Chinese privilege’ exists in Singapore

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This episode of Ears of East is a brief yet timely discussion on the role of NATO in global politics, and how Ukraine’s desire to join NATO is one of the reasons for the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

Show Notes
NATO website
What is NATO – you tube clip
Pros and cons of NATO
What is NATO and how has it responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine?
Why the Ukraine crisis is the West’s fault – John J. Mearsheimer
Could NATO do more to stop the war in Ukraine?

9 meaningful ways to help Ukraine

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On this episode of the Ears of East podcast, we delve into one of the most pertinent questions for the youth: is social media encouraging political polarisation. We analyse the impacts of being exposed to political activism online, the repercussions of an increasingly polarised youth and what can be done about it in a highly gripping discussion.

Shownotes
How tech platforms fuel U.S. political polarization and what government can do about it
Social media is making a bad political situation worse

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In this episode of Ears of East, we discuss the issues arising from transgender athletes competing in high-level competitions. This discussion will give you unique perspectives from various stakeholders, including a guest speaker Ms Caitlin Hutchinson who is a PE teacher for a more fruitful episode. Listen to find out while there has been a promotion for inclusion of transgender athletes, it still remains a controversy to the public.

Shownotes

How does hormone transition in transgender women change body composition, muscle strength and haemoglobin?
Caster Semenya and the Twisted Politics of Testosterone
New IOC guidelines on transgender athletes lauded, but experts say questions remain

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In this episode of Ears of East, we discuss the racial issues that are present in our school and the means through which we, as students can bring about change. The well-rounded discussion will give you a unique perspective from students at Ears of East and #Race – a club at this school. Listen to how we can become changemakers within our school community and move forward together as a community. We hope this discussion probes you to continue such meaningful & important conversations in your lives.

Shownotes:
It’s Time to Teach Young People How to Stop Being So Offended
Discrimination Crash Course
Antiracism Resources

Sign Up Form
Voices for Justice

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In this episode of the Ears of East Podcast, we discuss the how sexual violence has been employed as a tactic of war and the United Nations Security council failure to properly address it. Our guest is Anne Marie Goetz, a UWCSEA Dover Alumni who has since worked for UN Women as a Senior advisor for Peace and Security and is currently a Professor at New York University. Listen to find out why sexual violence is a pervasive issue that needs to be tackled urgently and how international bodies can better prevent and prosecute it.

Show notes:
Sexual Violence as a War Tactic – Security Council Resolution 1888: Next Steps
Rape as an act of genocide
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: Sexual Violence is a Tactic of War

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In this episode of the Ears of East Podcast, we discuss the possibility of vaccine mandates in schools across Singapore and the world with Nick Alchin, Head of Campus at UWCSEA East. Listen to find out how soon we can expect such mandates and what their implications would be on the future of education.

Shownotes
If you are interested in investigating this topic further feel free to have a look at the sources that we consulted as we were putting the episode together:
UWC Infectious Disease Policy
S’pore should make Covid-19 jabs mandatory so measures can be eased for all
Victorian university mandates vaccinations for all visitors
Should Vaccination be Mandatory?

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Winston Churchill is regarded by many as the greatest Briton to have ever lived, but for some, he remains an intensely controversial figure with a racist past. In this episode of the Ears of East Podcast, the hosts discuss and debate his legacy – Should we celebrate a racist, even if he is a war hero?

Episode show notes:
Winston Churchill: antifascist hero or racist warmonger – or both?
Dr Shashi Tharoor MP – Britain Does Owe Reparations
The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
Debate Gets Heated Over High School’s Confederate Name

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This is a conversation about where the line can be drawn between environmentalism and “eco-fascism”. We thank Mr Sanjay Perera for joining us for this discussion. The following resources were used to help develop our understanding on the issue:
Eco-fascism: What It Is, Why It’s Wrong, and How to Fight It
Eco-Fascism Is On The Rise, Here’s How You Can Fight Against It
Eco-Fascism: A Smouldering, Dark Presence in Environmentalism

Shownotes:
Inside a Deadly Siege: How a String of Failures Led to a Dark Day at the Capitol

Trump impeachment: Here’s how the process works

Opinion divided over Trump’s ban from social media