“Where I Was”: Constance Singam Remembers and Forgets
From New Naratif's Political Agenda by New Naratif
February 25, 2022 · 57 min
About this episode
Constance Singam reflects on her activism and identity in Singapore, discussing her experiences and insights ahead of her memoir's release.
Ahead of the publication of the revised and updated edition of her memoirs, legendary Singaporean civil society activist Constance Singam sits down with PJ Thum to talk about her long career in activism. They talk about the "AWARE Saga", when it was taken over by a group of fundamentalist Christians, which she was a direct participant in as the then-outgoing President of AWARE. They discuss the race, nationalism, and identity; the intersections of Singam's life with so many historical events; and how identity is fluid and ever-changing. They conclude with a discussion on activism in Singapore, what she's learned from a long career, and her hopes for a better life for Singaporeans and all peoples. "Where I Was: A Memoir About Forgetting and Remembering" is available for pre-sale at https://www.ethosbooks.com.sg/products/where-i-was. You can also follow Ethos Books' Facebook and Instagram page for more information.
People in this episode
Host: PJ Thum
Guest: Constance Singam
Topics covered
- activism
- identity
- nationalism
- Singapore
- memoir
- historical events
Keywords
- Constance Singam
- activism
- AWARE Saga
- identity
- nationalism
- memoir
- Singapore
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AWARE, Ethos Books
Books & works: Where I Was: A Memoir About Forgetting and Remembering
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