colonialism – Historyogi

#22 – Gender, sexuality & power dynamics in Colonial Singapore (A conversation with Aydin Quach)

Large numbers of Chinese men arrived in colonial Singapore to do domestic work in European households. They often worked under the supervision of white women who managed the households while…

#13 – Shaping Singaporeans’ attitudes towards China (A conversation with Sense Hofstede)

The rise of an increasingly affluent and assertive China is dramatically changing our strategic environment. As a Chinese majority country, Singapore’s ties with China have special significance. Today, we speak…

#3 – What should Stamford Raffles’ place be in Singapore’s history?(A conversation with Faris Joraimi)

15 Feb 202116 Aug 2021

In recent years, there has been a growing movement to confront the ugly history of colonialism. In particular, activists have targeted enduring symbols of colonialists & slave traders, such as…

What should we do with Stamford Raffles’ statue?

9 Jun 202023 Jun 2020

Source: Visit Singapore As a student of History, I think it's not necessarily bad to take down statues of figures such as colonialists and slave traders. The purpose of having…