Ethnicity or class? Mizrahi students from the periphery describe their path to higher education

Haisraeli, Adam

doi:10.1080/13537121.2021.1992998

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“…In the job market, too, Ethiopians began entering new fields and using their positions to promote the community's status (Lachover, 2022). Similar processes were evident amongst other marginalised societies, such as the second and third generations of MENA Jewry (Haisraeli, 2021).…”

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Let My People In: Jewish Ethiopian Histories and the Israeli Zionist Canon, 1984–2004

Tal

2023

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This article explores the significance of Jewish‐Ethiopian historical narratives for the understanding of Ethiopian Jews' social reality in Israel. It emphasizes how these narratives have been crucial for the ongoing integration efforts of the Jewish Ethiopian community, especially during a period of significant challenges to the established Zionist historical canon. By analysing extensive archival sources, the study uncovers the grassroots emergence of these narratives, shaped by debates surrounding the position of Ethiopian immigrants in Israeli society. It demonstrates that the inclusion of historical perspectives not only strengthened the canonical Zionist historical narrative but also enabled it to withstand unprecedented challenges. This challenges the notion that immigration and social diversification undermine dominant historical canons and national identities. The research underscores the relevance of these historical narratives in revealing the experiences and struggles of Ethiopian Jews and their unique place within Israel's social fabric.

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Let My People In: Jewish Ethiopian Histories and the Israeli Zionist Canon, 1984–2004

Tal

2023

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“…Residents of the periphery enroll in colleges more than universities in comparison with residents of the center, particularly when they major in education and the arts. In addition, Haisraeli (2021) explores how first generation Mizrahi college students from Israel’s periphery describe the significance of the categories of ethnicity and periphery on their path to academe. His findings indicate clearly that the ethnic-Mizrahi discourse has been replaced by a class-periphery discourse.…”

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Navigating Academic Identity: Autoethnography of Otherness and Embarrassment Among First-Generation College Students

Ben-Lulu

2024

Journal of Contemporary Ethnography

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As a first-generation college student (FGCS), I have never felt entirely comfortable with this label, both in academic spaces and in various personal family situations. The notion of being a FGCS has evoked internal embarrassment, a sense of academic otherness, and external micro-aggressions. Through an autoethnographic analysis of my participation in the FGCS annual workshop, I explore the strengths and weaknesses of this category. The workshop provided insights into the diverse experiences of FGCSs, revealing it to be a fluid academic construct with multiple voices and narratives. However, when intersecting with other identities, the fragility of the FGCS category emerged, leading to conflicting conversations and resistance among participants. A rigid definition of FGCS overlooks its historical context of social exclusions and disregards the unique sensitivities and differences among ethnic and national groups within it. This approach weakens the struggle of marginalized groups and perpetuates their exclusion, both on and off campus. Acknowledging the complexity and diversity within the FGCS category can foster a more inclusive environment that respects the unique experiences of each individual. This approach paves the way for a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by FGCSs and empowers them to navigate their academic journeys with confidence.

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Multiple identities: Young Bedouin professionals challenging their socio-cultural Representations

Ben-Asher

Gottlieb

Alsraiha³

2022

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Ethnicity or class? Mizrahi students from the periphery describe their path to higher education

Cited by 3 publications

References 31 publications

Let My People In: Jewish Ethiopian Histories and the Israeli Zionist Canon, 1984–2004

Let My People In: Jewish Ethiopian Histories and the Israeli Zionist Canon, 1984–2004

Navigating Academic Identity: Autoethnography of Otherness and Embarrassment Among First-Generation College Students

Multiple identities: Young Bedouin professionals challenging their socio-cultural Representations

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