Beyond Skin Deep: Deconstructing Race and Identity

Synopsis

Deconstructing Race and Identity through Writing

Join us for a thought-provoking panel session featuring Jess Row, Max Pasakorn and Mysara Aljaru about how stories shape the way we think about race and identity. Moderated by Kristian-Marc Paul, the session will discuss how literature doesn't just reflect society, and explore how it can also challenge our assumptions and help us see things differently. The speakers will share how their works, from books, essays and plays, explore racial identity, and discuss how writers can both reinforce and break down stereotypes. The session invites the audience to reflect on what role storytelling plays in our own understanding of race and identity.

This programme is co-presented with the Asia Creative Writing Programme.