Palestinian Women of Gaza and the West Bank

by Suha Sabbagh (Editor)

"... takes a new look at the situation in one of the hottest spots on the globe and asks what impact the politicization of women will have on the lives of people in the emerging Palestinian state." -- NWSA Journal This volume introduces the reader to the social and political roles and challenges faced by women of Arab/Palestinian society. Even Arabic commentators have failed to accurately assess the contributions of women within the struggles of Gaza and the West Bank. These essays, written from an "insider's" perspective, show how Palestinian women confront issues of gender, feminism, and the national agenda.

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction

262 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Nour · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting to read past literature on women's participation and struggle throughout the Intifada, and the rhetoric surrounding a two state solution and Oslo discussion. This is a good reference on precisely that period of time. It would be interesting to read something of a similar nature for the present moment and whether any developments have occurred since.