Writing & Reasoning A1 Opinion Piece
Writing & Reasoning A1 Opinion Piece Thesis statement: Mental health is stigmatized in the SAF and existing measures are ineffective due to the influence of toxic masculinity that downplays the gravity of mental health. Green. The color of new beginnings, growth, and National Service (NS). As the foundation of Singapore’s defense (CMPB, 2018) , NS resembles a form of collective effervescence that unifies generations. But while the pixelated uniform symbolises camaraderie and reassurance in the public’s eye, what lurks beneath is an artwork tainted with apprehension. Toxic masculinity, the idea of manliness birthed from social pressures that condemn emotional vulnerability (Morin, 2022) , is the theme of this “masterpiece”. Although it is natural for one’s mental state to deteriorate in NS, given the nature of militarisation and rigid regulations imposed (Private Space, 2024) , the noxious notion goes beyond stigmatizing such psychological issues - it has corrupted ef...