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Remembering the Samsui Women

by Kelvin E.Y. Low
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Evocative tribute to Singapore's iconic Samsui women.

You'll find "Remembering the Samsui Women" captivating if you’re intrigued by stories of resilience and transformation. It's not just a historical account; it's a deep dive into the personal lives of women who shaped Singapore's development. The book gives voice to their experiences, interweaving them with the broader narrative of a nation's evolution. It offers a humanizing perspective on the economic and cultural impact of these hardworking immigrants.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Remembering the Samsui Women

by Kelvin E.Y. Low
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ISBN: 9789971698584
Authors: Kelvin E.Y. Low
Publisher: NUS Press
Date of Publication: 2015-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Sociology, Personal Development
Related Topics: Asia, Social Justice, Historical, History, Gender, Social Issues, Inspirational, Personal Development, Psychology
Goodreads rating: 4.5
(rated by 4 readers)

Description

Remembering the Samsui Women tells the story of women from the Samsui area of Guangdong, China, who migrated to Singapore during a period of economic and natural calamities, leaving their families behind. In their new country, many found work in the construction industry, while others worked in households or factories, where they were called hong tou jin, translated literally as "red-head-scarf," after headgear that protected them from the sun. Adding on to current debates in the fields of social memory and migration studies, this is the first book to examine how the Samsui women remember their own migratory experiences and how they, in turn, are being remembered as pioneering figures in both Singapore and China.
 

Evocative tribute to Singapore's iconic Samsui women.

You'll find "Remembering the Samsui Women" captivating if you’re intrigued by stories of resilience and transformation. It's not just a historical account; it's a deep dive into the personal lives of women who shaped Singapore's development. The book gives voice to their experiences, interweaving them with the broader narrative of a nation's evolution. It offers a humanizing perspective on the economic and cultural impact of these hardworking immigrants.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.