“…139 As authoritarian as it may have been, the British colonial government did not impede the indigenous growth of these groups and may have in fact indirectly created the room for civil society's growth through subpar provision of social services. 140,141 In the 1950s and 1960s, these groups contributed to Singapore's fight for independence. 142 Other types of associations, such as trade unions, student groups, and the women's movement started to flourish during this period as well.…”