DV2005-VISUAL COMMUNICATION II (TUT)

The 4 current issues are:

The Stigma of Doing Things Alone Plastic Pollution Oral Health Screen Time**

The Stigma of Doing Things Alone

To be honest, I do most of the things by myself or alone such as shopping or watching a movie. I enjoy the peaceful time I have with myself, and of course, the freedom to operate on my own schedule. That Read more →

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Forced Marriages

Unlike arranged marriages, forced marriages are marriages without the consent of either or both parties. It occurs for reasons of preserving wealth or family reputation. As old-fashioned as it sounds, it is unfortunately still a part of various cultures around the world despite it being illegal in many countries. 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/forcedmarriage/motives_1.shtml

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/772ba2fc-2f1a-4db6-95fd-a58c0f0aca39

2. Ocean Habitat Loss

Habitat loss causes the displacement Read more →

What are some current issues confronting our world today? Amongst them, what is of interest and a cause of concern to you?

An overarching theme in my topics of interest is Sustainability. I am most interested in Plastic Pollution.

Single-Use Plastics— Plastic Pollution

Climate change has been a lurking dread that is looming over Earth. With the boom of globalization, products Read more →

What are some of the current issues confronting our world today? Amongst them, what is of interest and a cause of concern to you?

Social Media/Technology

News: Social-media use ‘disrupting teen sleep and exercise’, Instagram is worst for mental health?

The prevalence of social media is, and has always been, a double-edged sword. It does help connecting people all over the world—but because Read more →

There are certainly many issues that concern the world today and especially in Singapore but social and health issues are definitely the most prevalent ones. Amongst all the social and health issues, these four issues particularly stood out and spoke to me.

What are some of the current issues confronting our world today? Amongst them, what is of interest and a Read more →

1. Current Issues Confronting Our World Today:

Plastic Waste

Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-41866046/the-giant-mass-of-plastic-waste-taking-over-the-caribbean

The over consumption of resources and creation of plastics are creating a global crisis of waste disposal. The more developed countries are known for producing an excessive amount of waste or garbage and dumping their waste in the oceans and, less developed countries. Plastic, fast food, packaging and cheap electronic wastes threaten Read more →

1.What are some of the current issues confronting our world today?

1. Climate change

Climate change has always been a concern to many and in the recent days, it is becoming more alarming and prevalent of an issue in the eyes of society. As the greenhouse gases accumulate within the atmosphere, the surface temperature of the world rises causing the arctic Read more →