IPS-RSIS forum debates use of social media by marginalised groups to express anger, sorrow

Speaking at a panel discussion jointly organised by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) and the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), SMU Professor of Psychology and Director of the SMU Behavioural Sciences Initiative David Chan explained how identities are multi-dimensional, why some groups may be clashing from the standpoint of one set of identities and why getting angry online could be counter-productive. On issues stemming from the longstanding divergence of views between the LGBTQ community and conservative groups, Prof Chan said that the differences between the two groups stems from a difference in values, which is often more difficult to reconcile.