Author

Publication

1997 - State University of New York Press, Abany, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

73,000 words, Guess

Page Count

292 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100791431274
  • ISBN-100791431282
  • ISBN-139780791431276
  • ISBN-139780791431283
  • Goodreads3988218', '4926134
and 3 more
  • LibraryThing6293280
  • Library of Congress Control Number96001515
  • Open LibraryOL965210M

Classifications

  • DDC320.9/0082
  • LCCHQ1236.5.I75 Y57 1997

Description

Because Israel has endured perennial armed conflict, its national agenda places overriding importance on national security and family life. At the same time, Israel is a democracy that fosters equality for all its citizens. Thus Israeli women are caught in a dilemma: whether to show allegiance to the national cause or to raise the banner of feminism and focus on women's rights. This book presents a broad perspective on the political life of Israeli women, both Jewish and non-Jewish. It is the first book to explore Israeli women's political participation, political identity, and political organizations, as well as public policy toward women. Situating Israel in a comparative theoretical framework, Yael Yishai focuses on the enduring tension between women's drive for power and their desire to belong and integrate from within.

Subjects

Topics

Women320.9/0082Women, israelGovernment policyWomen in politicsPolitical activityHq1236.5.i75 y57 1997

Places

Series Statement

  • SUNY series in Israeli studies

Other Editions

  • Between the flag and the bannerState University of New York Press1997

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