Loh Soon How
@lohsoonhow.bsky.social
PhD-ing at National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore • culture, citizenship, education, multiculturalism, nationalism, racialisation
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A Multiracialised National Identity: Singaporean Multiracialism and National Identity
In the absence of an ethnic ‘origin’ story and due to Singapore’s sociopolitical circumstances upon independence as an immigrant multiracial society, the nation-building project has always been foc...
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As the 60th anniversary of Singapore’s independence approaches, my new article in @journalics.bsky.social addresses an emerging ethnoracialised national framing of Singapore's national identity despite its seemingly successful multiracialism.
#multiracialism #nationalism #identity #belonging
#multiracialism #nationalism #identity #belonging
The indefatigable James Francis Warren, at the Asian Civilisation Museum, sharing about his life's work on Southeast Asia. His historical methodological emphasis on understanding the "little" people is a reminder for historians to go beyond archives and to engage people through social history.
November 15, 2025 at 7:36 AM
The indefatigable James Francis Warren, at the Asian Civilisation Museum, sharing about his life's work on Southeast Asia. His historical methodological emphasis on understanding the "little" people is a reminder for historians to go beyond archives and to engage people through social history.
The trees at NIE, NTU look and feel different in the evening. Can almost hear their singing... urging me to send my drafts to my supervisor as soon as possible... oh wait, that is my Meadian Me talking my Meadian I back to work...
October 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The trees at NIE, NTU look and feel different in the evening. Can almost hear their singing... urging me to send my drafts to my supervisor as soon as possible... oh wait, that is my Meadian Me talking my Meadian I back to work...
And here is my other recently published encyclopedia entry, also in the Encyclopedia of Diversity, on interculturalism:
doi.org/10.1007/978-...
doi.org/10.1007/978-...
Interculturalism
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October 25, 2025 at 1:28 PM
And here is my other recently published encyclopedia entry, also in the Encyclopedia of Diversity, on interculturalism:
doi.org/10.1007/978-...
doi.org/10.1007/978-...
One of my recently published encyclopedia entries, in the Encyclopedia of Diversity, on transcultural identity:
doi.org/10.1007/978-...
doi.org/10.1007/978-...
Transcultural Identity
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October 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
One of my recently published encyclopedia entries, in the Encyclopedia of Diversity, on transcultural identity:
doi.org/10.1007/978-...
doi.org/10.1007/978-...
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What's effectively happening here (in the British media at large, too) is the construction of "anti-racism" as somehow a "political alternative" to racism, rather than as a minimal civilisational standard, which in turn (further) vindicates racism as *also* an acceptable political position.
I'm a bit concerned about the use of the word "clash" here, @theguardian.com. Not only does this imply 'two-sideism' (my favourite bit is designation of anti-racist protesters as "hardcore" - turns out the only thing they were 'hardcore' about is techno) but also a physical conflict. Was there one?
September 21, 2025 at 6:12 AM
What's effectively happening here (in the British media at large, too) is the construction of "anti-racism" as somehow a "political alternative" to racism, rather than as a minimal civilisational standard, which in turn (further) vindicates racism as *also* an acceptable political position.
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1/At Macquarie Uni we are losing 50% of our units in my faculty. This is on top of cuts in 2020. We estimate by next year my faculty will be teaching 80% fewer subjects than pre Covid. Disciplines being cut do not have declining enrolments. @jennaprice.bsky.social @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 1:10 AM
1/At Macquarie Uni we are losing 50% of our units in my faculty. This is on top of cuts in 2020. We estimate by next year my faculty will be teaching 80% fewer subjects than pre Covid. Disciplines being cut do not have declining enrolments. @jennaprice.bsky.social @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social
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Some unexpected but exciting news: after eight years away from the field, I am returning to nationalism studies. The first stop in what will be a three-book marathon is the fourth edition of Theories of Nationalism, forthcoming with
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September 18, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Some unexpected but exciting news: after eight years away from the field, I am returning to nationalism studies. The first stop in what will be a three-book marathon is the fourth edition of Theories of Nationalism, forthcoming with
@bloomsburyacad.bsky.social
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@bloomsburyacad.bsky.social
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We are delighted to announce our upcoming seminar with @tariqmodood.bsky.social on global racisms and euro-americentricity.
You can join the seminar with this link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8174893023...
, passcode: 546157.
You can join the seminar with this link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8174893023...
, passcode: 546157.
September 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
We are delighted to announce our upcoming seminar with @tariqmodood.bsky.social on global racisms and euro-americentricity.
You can join the seminar with this link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8174893023...
, passcode: 546157.
You can join the seminar with this link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8174893023...
, passcode: 546157.
Asnida Daud: “'Music is in my Orang Laut soul, I want people to not just read about Orang Laut in books, but feel our lives and spirit in their souls'”.
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'Music is in my Orang Laut soul': She sings stories passed down through generations to celebrate her heritage
Growing up, Asnida Daud listened to many stories about Orang Laut life when she visited relatives in Pulau Sudong and the other southern islands. Today, she pays homage to her heritage by singing abou...
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September 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Asnida Daud: “'Music is in my Orang Laut soul, I want people to not just read about Orang Laut in books, but feel our lives and spirit in their souls'”.
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/women/orang-...
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/women/orang-...
Senior Minister (SM) Lee Hsien Loong's dialogue at a recent NUS forum reignited quite some interest regarding the Singapore national identity when he said that national identity is not the most important part of many Singaporeans' identity which is multifaceted. ...
www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/SM-...
www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/SM-...
September 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Senior Minister (SM) Lee Hsien Loong's dialogue at a recent NUS forum reignited quite some interest regarding the Singapore national identity when he said that national identity is not the most important part of many Singaporeans' identity which is multifaceted. ...
www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/SM-...
www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/SM-...
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OUT TODAY: @alimeghji.bsky.social on social struggles & sociological perspectives, research insights on chicken shops & beedi-makers, Alice Bloch on podcasting, Journal editors on peer review, #Alevelsociology resources + much more.
➡️ The Sociological Review magazine Sept issue buff.ly/5crknOP
➡️ The Sociological Review magazine Sept issue buff.ly/5crknOP
September 9, 2025 at 6:47 AM
OUT TODAY: @alimeghji.bsky.social on social struggles & sociological perspectives, research insights on chicken shops & beedi-makers, Alice Bloch on podcasting, Journal editors on peer review, #Alevelsociology resources + much more.
➡️ The Sociological Review magazine Sept issue buff.ly/5crknOP
➡️ The Sociological Review magazine Sept issue buff.ly/5crknOP
Walid Jumblatt Abdullah's letter (in Bahasa Melayu) on the case for recognising Palestine, published in Berita Harian (Singapore's Malay-language newspaper).
www.beritaharian.sg/wacana/sebab...
www.beritaharian.sg/wacana/sebab...
Sebab S’pura patut iktiraf Palestin sebagai sebuah negara, Berita Wacana - Beritaharian.sg
Berita - Tidak ada masa yang lebih sesuai dari sekarang bagi Singapura untuk mengiktiraf Palestin sebagai sebuah negara. Baca lebih lanjut di BeritaHarian.sg
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September 3, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Walid Jumblatt Abdullah's letter (in Bahasa Melayu) on the case for recognising Palestine, published in Berita Harian (Singapore's Malay-language newspaper).
www.beritaharian.sg/wacana/sebab...
www.beritaharian.sg/wacana/sebab...
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The latest from The #Identities Podcast!
Episode 7: On The Unfinished Politics of Race
With Les Back, John Solomos, Michael Keith, Anya Ahmed & Trishauna Stewart
Listen online:
open.spotify.com/epi...
@uofgsps.bsky.social uofgsocsci.bsky.social @nasarmeer.bsky.social @aaronwinter.bsky.social
Episode 7: On The Unfinished Politics of Race
With Les Back, John Solomos, Michael Keith, Anya Ahmed & Trishauna Stewart
Listen online:
open.spotify.com/epi...
@uofgsps.bsky.social uofgsocsci.bsky.social @nasarmeer.bsky.social @aaronwinter.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The latest from The #Identities Podcast!
Episode 7: On The Unfinished Politics of Race
With Les Back, John Solomos, Michael Keith, Anya Ahmed & Trishauna Stewart
Listen online:
open.spotify.com/epi...
@uofgsps.bsky.social uofgsocsci.bsky.social @nasarmeer.bsky.social @aaronwinter.bsky.social
Episode 7: On The Unfinished Politics of Race
With Les Back, John Solomos, Michael Keith, Anya Ahmed & Trishauna Stewart
Listen online:
open.spotify.com/epi...
@uofgsps.bsky.social uofgsocsci.bsky.social @nasarmeer.bsky.social @aaronwinter.bsky.social
Came across this 2021 piece, a concise revisit of meritocracy and its idealisation: "who decides which skills should be rewarded in a society? And won’t those who already benefit from a meritocracy be tempted to reward the skills they themselves possess? ..."
jacobin.com/2021/04/rise...
jacobin.com/2021/04/rise...
Against Meritocracy
When sociologist Michael Young coined the term
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August 27, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Came across this 2021 piece, a concise revisit of meritocracy and its idealisation: "who decides which skills should be rewarded in a society? And won’t those who already benefit from a meritocracy be tempted to reward the skills they themselves possess? ..."
jacobin.com/2021/04/rise...
jacobin.com/2021/04/rise...
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✨Very happy to see my paper "Attitudinal ambivalence toward multiculturalism" out on @jeppjournal.bsky.social !
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
1/8 🧵
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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August 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM
✨Very happy to see my paper "Attitudinal ambivalence toward multiculturalism" out on @jeppjournal.bsky.social !
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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We continue our themed section on #IdentityNationalismandIntegrationinDiverseSocieties with Tariq Modood on developing a multicultural national identity in "Multiculturalism, Nationalism and Depolarisation", available on #earlyview and #openaccess at onlinelibrary.wiley....
August 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We continue our themed section on #IdentityNationalismandIntegrationinDiverseSocieties with Tariq Modood on developing a multicultural national identity in "Multiculturalism, Nationalism and Depolarisation", available on #earlyview and #openaccess at onlinelibrary.wiley....
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"Perceptions of Diversity: “Multicultural Values” and Living Well Together" by Lori G. Beamann is the next article in our themed section on #IdentityNationalismandIntegrationinDiverseSocieties - it's on #earlyview and #openaccess now at onlinelibrary.wiley....
August 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
"Perceptions of Diversity: “Multicultural Values” and Living Well Together" by Lori G. Beamann is the next article in our themed section on #IdentityNationalismandIntegrationinDiverseSocieties - it's on #earlyview and #openaccess now at onlinelibrary.wiley....
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New from The #Identities Podcast!
Episode 7: On The Unfinished Politics of Race
With Les Back, John Solomos, Michael Keith, Anya Ahmed & Trishauna Stewart
open.spotify.com/epi...
@academicdiary.bsky.social @baggieyiannis.bsky.social @nasarmeer.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
Episode 7: On The Unfinished Politics of Race
With Les Back, John Solomos, Michael Keith, Anya Ahmed & Trishauna Stewart
open.spotify.com/epi...
@academicdiary.bsky.social @baggieyiannis.bsky.social @nasarmeer.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
Episode 7: On The Unfinished Politics of Race
The Identities Podcast · Episode
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August 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
New from The #Identities Podcast!
Episode 7: On The Unfinished Politics of Race
With Les Back, John Solomos, Michael Keith, Anya Ahmed & Trishauna Stewart
open.spotify.com/epi...
@academicdiary.bsky.social @baggieyiannis.bsky.social @nasarmeer.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
Episode 7: On The Unfinished Politics of Race
With Les Back, John Solomos, Michael Keith, Anya Ahmed & Trishauna Stewart
open.spotify.com/epi...
@academicdiary.bsky.social @baggieyiannis.bsky.social @nasarmeer.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
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Please help us save the discipline of sociology at Macquarie University www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/sa...
SAVE SOCIOLOGY AT MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
We urge Macquarie University management to reverse this decision and preserve the vital disciplines of Sociology and Politics.
Sociology has a key place in the social sciences as the broadest and mos...
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August 5, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Please help us save the discipline of sociology at Macquarie University www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/sa...
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In "Journeying into the liminal unknown", Peter Bryant argues zine-makers and readers view liminality as a destination, rather than a way station to more ‘normal’ social structures. Read it here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
August 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
In "Journeying into the liminal unknown", Peter Bryant argues zine-makers and readers view liminality as a destination, rather than a way station to more ‘normal’ social structures. Read it here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
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Does Chinese privilege exist in Singapore? IPS study finds views differ by age and race – SCMP
[NB: LHL’s Mandarin speech cited by SCMP used Lianhe Zaobao’s inaccurate translation of ‘Chinese privilege’ to 华人特权 rather than 华人优势. The former invokes bumiputera rights.]
[NB: LHL’s Mandarin speech cited by SCMP used Lianhe Zaobao’s inaccurate translation of ‘Chinese privilege’ to 华人特权 rather than 华人优势. The former invokes bumiputera rights.]
Does Chinese privilege exist in Singapore? Study finds views differ by age, race
Younger and minority Singaporeans are more likely to perceive Chinese residents as having unspoken social advantages, the survey finds.
www.scmp.com
August 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Does Chinese privilege exist in Singapore? IPS study finds views differ by age and race – SCMP
[NB: LHL’s Mandarin speech cited by SCMP used Lianhe Zaobao’s inaccurate translation of ‘Chinese privilege’ to 华人特权 rather than 华人优势. The former invokes bumiputera rights.]
[NB: LHL’s Mandarin speech cited by SCMP used Lianhe Zaobao’s inaccurate translation of ‘Chinese privilege’ to 华人特权 rather than 华人优势. The former invokes bumiputera rights.]
This ricemedia.co piece echoes parts of the two main problems highlighted in my article "Systemic racialisation: Singaporean multiculturalism and its discontents" - 1) ethnoracialisation, and 2) conflict avoidance and disempowered dialogue: doi.org/10.1177/1468...
www.ricemedia.co/racial-harmo...
www.ricemedia.co/racial-harmo...
Racial Harmony Is More Than the Absence of Conflict. It's Being Able To Have Conversations.
Are we really living in harmony when so many of us feel like we can't talk about race?
www.ricemedia.co
July 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This ricemedia.co piece echoes parts of the two main problems highlighted in my article "Systemic racialisation: Singaporean multiculturalism and its discontents" - 1) ethnoracialisation, and 2) conflict avoidance and disempowered dialogue: doi.org/10.1177/1468...
www.ricemedia.co/racial-harmo...
www.ricemedia.co/racial-harmo...
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I just got an email informing me that my Annual Review on structural racism with @tyson-brown.bsky.social and @pahoman.bsky.social is open access. So, download away.
Advancing the Scientific Study of Structural Racism: Concepts, Measures, and Methods | Annual Reviews
This review provides 10 actionable recommendations for advancing the scientific study of structural racism through theoretically grounded and empirically robust measures and methods. By offering conce...
www.annualreviews.org
July 31, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I just got an email informing me that my Annual Review on structural racism with @tyson-brown.bsky.social and @pahoman.bsky.social is open access. So, download away.