Unpacking the Fear of Difference

Dr Chua Sook Ning, Clinical Psychologist and Founder, RELATE Malaysia | Nisha Ayub, Co-founder, SEED Foundation

25-Jan-19 18:30

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Why do people respond in various ways to differences - whether it's acceptance or intolerance? We break it down with Dr Chua Sook Ning.

Also, find out more about the "Jazz It Up For Charity" gala on seedfoundation.com.my, where you can help support SEED Foundation's efforts in helping people who've been marginalised by those perceived differences.

Produced by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Loo Juosie

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Kelvin Yee

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Categories: Politics, Social Issues, History, People and Places

Tags: Evening Edition, intolerance, LGBT,

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