The Contradictions of Israeli Citizenship

Download or read book The Contradictions of Israeli Citizenship written by Guy Ben-Porat and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2011-05-24 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the nature of citizenship in Israel as pertaining to particular group demands and to the dynamics of political life in the public arena. Focusing on a wide range of social groups from the military, through ethnic minorities, religious groupings, and the gay and lesbian community, contributors explore different aspects of citizenship through the needs, demands and struggles of minority groups to provide a comprehensive picture of the dynamics of Israeli citizenship and the dilemmas that emerge at the collective, group and individual levels.