In this Book
- Sappho in the Holy Land: Lesbian Existence and Dilemmas in Contemporary Israel
- Book
- 2005
- Published by: State University of New York Press
- Series: SUNY series in Israeli Studies
summary
Essays on the experience of lesbians in contemporary Israeli society. This unique collection examines the experience of lesbians in Israel, providing insight into some of the institutions that have helped shape that experience. The book analyzes and interprets how culturally specific political, ideological, and social systems construct lesbian identities, experiences, and dilemmas, and it also explores how a specific society is seen, understood, and interpreted from a lesbian perspective. Written by scholars, professionals, and grassroots activists representing different sectors of the Israeli political spectrum, this book provides a broad perspective of the lesbian experience in Israel.
Table of Contents
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- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- p. vii
- Part I. Experience
- Part II. Culture and Identity
- Part III. Politics
- 11. Lesbians in the Women’s Peace Movement
- pp. 175-190
- 13. A Rainbow Kufiyya
- pp. 211-220
- Part IV. Social Construction
- CONTRIBUTORS
- pp. 273-276
Additional Information
ISBN
9780791483909
DOI
MARC Record
OCLC
62750501
Pages
289
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No