Between the Flag and the Banner

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: Government policy,  Women in politics,  Women,  Political activity,  Women, political activity,  Women, israel,  Women--political activity,  Women--political activity--israel,  Women--government policy,  Women--government policy--israel,  Hq1236.5.i75 y57 1997,  320.9/0082

Places: Israel