Thursday, 21 January 2010

Social Activism @ NTU

This is a series of talks organised by the NTU Sociological Society. I will be speaking on 28 Jan.





The Social Activism series seeks to analyze social issues from various sociological perspectives and draw links across concepts such as class, gender and globalization. Through the sharing sessions, we hope to raise awareness, understanding and discussion of upcoming social trends and to address misconceptions.

As Singapore becomes more integrated into the global economy, new social trends arise and more people are falling behind. It is hence essential to discuss and understand about such trends as it helps people in making sense of the community that we live in. In addition, there is a need for proper understanding of social issues, since youths will be the future stewards of the country.

Speakers & Venue:

>>> 19th Jan: Asst. Professor Saidul Islam (NTU HSS Division of Sociology) - Socio-Environmental Activism (NTU LT12, North Spine)

>>> 21st Jan: Mr. Jolovan Wham (Executive Director, Humanitarian Organization for Migratory Economics) - Migrant workers: Misrepresented, Misunderstood, Mistreated (NTU HSS Seminar room 8)

>>> 26th Jan: Mr. Alex Au (yawningbread.org) (People Like Us) - “Feminism & Sexuality” Its relevance today: Innate? Choice? Sharing of differing viewpoints (NTU LT12, North Spine)

>>> 28th Jan: Mr. Siew Kum Hong (MARUAH) (former-NMP Jan 07 - July 09) - New media and Political Participation in Singapore (NTU HSS Seminar room 8)

Timing: 1730 - 1930hrs
Directions can be found at: http://ntuss.blogspot.com/


Programme Outline

1730-1740 --> Guests to be seated
1740-1745 --> Opening Address
1745-1845 --> Discussion/Talk by Speaker
1845-1915 --> Q & A
1915-1920 --> Closing
~ 1930 --> End



Note: Closed door session - NO video-recording unless allowed by speaker
This event is brought to you by NTU Sociological Society.