Calling the equality bluff: Women in Israel (Athene series)

By Barbara Swirski and Marilyn Safir

Book Overview

Calling the equality bluff offers a broad picture of the experience of women in Israel, focusing on feminist concerns and on the unique aspects of Israeli society. This feminist anthology covers a wide range of issues, including the spectre of war, life in a Jewish state, family, work, the kibbutz and the moshav, politics, and Israeli feminism. Each of the seven sections begins with an article designed to give the reader an overview of the topic, followed by articles which examine specific issues and questions. In addition, special case studies are presented which add a personal dimension and serve to illustrate theoretical points or research findings. While the focus is on secular Jewish women, material is also included on religious, Arab, and oriental women.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807762512
• ISBN13: 9780807762516
• Release Date: March 1993
• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Length: 343 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.