Ah Pek (阿伯).
“Ah Pek” is a popular local term of address for an elderly Chinese gentleman above his 50s.Literally translated as “uncle” in Hokkien, this term has taken on a whole new meaning for young Singaporeans. It is filled with negative connotations and stereotypical expectations of a certain mindset and li...
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| Format: | Final Year Project |
| Language: | English |
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2012
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10356/48961 |
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| Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | “Ah Pek” is a popular local term of address for an elderly Chinese gentleman above his 50s.Literally translated as “uncle” in Hokkien, this term has taken on a whole new meaning for young Singaporeans. It is filled with negative connotations and stereotypical expectations of a certain mindset and lifestyle associated with elderly Chinese males who once built the nation with their blood, sweat and tears. Ah Pek is an observational documentary that takes a deeper look into this mythical generation and their perceived mindset and lifestyle. |
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