This book assesses parliamentary speeches given by Arab representatives in the Israeli Knesset over the last 70 years, in order to throw light on the representation of political minorities. It examines several political ‘identities’ available to legislators with intersectional representation – including gender, religion and nationality – and considers the ways in which legislators utilise these various identities when representing their constituencies to further their political aims. The book also puts forward a new theoretical framework to better assess intersectional representation, especially in multi-national settings. It will appeal to all those interested in public policy, political representation, and comparative politics, as well Middle Eastern politics.
By:
Osnat Akirav
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 2024 ed.
Dimensions:
Height: 210mm,
Width: 148mm,
ISBN: 9783031532498
ISBN 10: 303153249X
Series: Comparative Studies of Political Agendas
Pages: 292
Publication Date: 02 April 2024
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Chapter 1. The Arab Palestinian Minority within a Diverse, Multi-Ethnic, Militarized Society in Israel.- Chapter 2. Intersectional representation: Theory and practice.- Chapter 3. Parliamentary talk and procedures.- Chapter 4. The first period: 1949-1974.- Chapter 5. The second period: 1974-1996.- Chapter 6. The third period: 1996-2009.- Chapter 7. The fourth period: 2009-2015.- Chapter 8. The fifth period: 2015-2019 and 2021-2022.- Chapter 9. The intersectional representation of Arab Palestinian legislators: A comparative analysis, 1949-2019.- Chapter 10. Conclusions.
Osnat Akirav is a Faculty Member at the Multidisciplinary Department, Western Galilee College, Israel.
Reviews for Parliamentary Representation of Political Minorities: Arab-Palestinian Legislators in Israel
“Parliamentary Representation of Political Minorities by Osnat Akirav provides a comprehensive analysis of the political representation of Arab Palestinian legislators in the Israeli Knesset. ... this book offers a deep and nuanced understanding of the intricacies of minority representation, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to engage with the topic at an academic or practical level."" (Rami Zeedan, Israel Studies Review, Vol. 40 (1), 2025)
