The paper is about the discrimination of Palestinian Women. The position of Palestinian women is very sensitive because they are part of different marginalized groups and therefore face multiple layers of discrimination and exclusion. They are discriminated against as women in Israel, as Palestinians in Israel and as women in the Palestinian society. The two main reasons of the discrimination are the traditional patriarchal norms and values and the occupation with its consequences, which together configures a high gender inequality. This discrimination often results in gender-based violence as sexual violence, intimate partner violence and child marriage.
Palestinian women are given the role of preserving and transmitting the culture as well as the burden of bearing more children to ensure the continuation of the Palestinian people. The community’s ethnic identity was strengthened by defending their honor. In this way “family honor” serves to defend the restriction of women’s freedom and their inferiority. All women must follow certain rules of behavior and their success is determined by her ability to measure up to the social expectations transmitted to her through her family.The more stereotypical characteristics she internalizes, the more favorable she will be looked upon by her environment.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Family honor and the Role of Women
- Education
- Employment
- Feminist Activism
- Women's Bodies
- Health and Domestic Violence
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to shed light on the multifaceted experiences of Palestinian women within the complex social and political realities of Israel. The paper explores how Palestinian women navigate intersecting forms of discrimination, highlighting the impact of patriarchal norms, the Israeli occupation, and their position within Palestinian society.
- The role of family honor and its impact on women's lives
- The challenges and opportunities related to education and employment for Palestinian women
- The interplay between traditional values and social change in Palestinian society
- The impact of the Israeli occupation on Palestinian women
- The prevalence of gender-based violence and its impact on Palestinian women
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This section introduces the complex challenges faced by Palestinian women due to multiple layers of discrimination. The paper highlights the prevalence of gender-based violence, attributing it to the interplay of patriarchal norms and the consequences of the Israeli occupation.
- Family honor and the Role of Women: This section delves into the significance of family honor within Palestinian society. It examines how this concept has shaped women's roles and responsibilities, reinforcing patriarchal structures and limiting women's freedoms.
- Education: This chapter explores the impact of socio-economic changes and the increasing access to education on Palestinian women's lives. While advancements have been made, the paper also highlights the persistence of traditional beliefs that can hinder investments in girls' education.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper focuses on key concepts such as Palestinian women, family honor, gender-based violence, education, employment, feminist activism, and the Israeli occupation. It examines the intersection of these themes, highlighting the complex realities faced by Palestinian women within a context of political conflict and social change.
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- Nathalie Sagmeister (Autor:in), 2019, Discrimination of Palestinian women in education, employment and in the family, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/502615
