The social space of Arab residents of mixed Israeli cities

Shdema, Ilan; Haj-Yahya, Nasreen; Schnell, Izhak

doi:10.1080/04353684.2018.1428496

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“…Schnell et al's model is rather similar to that of Ruiz-Tagle (2013), which relates to spatial (proximity), functional, relational (network structures) and symbolic (emotional and identity) dimensions of integration. The variance between the aforementioned aspects of integration/segregation has been empirically verified in Israeli studies (Goldhaber and Schnell, 2007;Shdema et al, 2018).…”

Section: Integration Versus Segregation In Urban Contextsmentioning

confidence: 86%

Arab integration in new and established mixed cities in Israel

2021

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The segregation or integration of minority groups is a core issue in contemporary urban fabrics. The literature tends to highlight the difference between ethnic groups while diversity within them receives less attention. This study addresses such differences by looking at Arab residents of ethnically mixed Israeli cities. Specifically, it highlights religious affiliation and community standing (in terms of being an old/new city) by comparing three Arab subgroups: Muslims and Christians from Haifa and Christians from Nof HaGalil. Uncovering these variations, we use Schnell’s multidimensional model of segregation/integration relating to 12 dimensions of economic, social, cultural and emotional capitals. The study employed 222 questionnaires and GPS loggers to track the respondents’ daily movements. The results reflected different patterns of integration/segregation between the three communities, with Haifa Christians exhibiting wider and deeper integration compared with Nof HaGalil’s Christian residents and Haifa Muslims. Additionally, the high diversity within each group demonstrates the complexities of integration/segregation processes combining structural issues and personal choices.

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Section: Integration Versus Segregation In Urban Contextsmentioning

confidence: 86%

Arab integration in new and established mixed cities in Israel

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“…More holistically, activity space segregation can be examined against multiple spatial scales and combined with social dimensions regarding one’s social network, cultural and emotional aspects (Schnell & Yoav 2001; Shdema et al . 2018). However, in this study we focused on extensity as one facet of activity space segregation.…”

Section: Measuring Ethnic Segregation In Activity Spacesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…New technologies collecting individual level data are actively applied in activity space segregation research, including GPS tracking (Shdema et al . 2018) and geo‐located social media posts (Wang et al . 2018a).…”

Section: Measuring Ethnic Segregation In Activity Spacesmentioning

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The Link Between Ethnic Segregation and Socio‐Economic Status: An Activity Space Approach

Järv

Masso

Silm

et al. 2020

Tijd voor Econ & Soc Geog

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The extent to which ethnic segregation results from differences in socio‐economic factors remains a seminal topic of debate. The growing literature demonstrating the multifaceted phenomenon of segregation urges more focus on individuals’ spatial and social interactions. We applied an activity space approach and considered ethnic differences in individuals’ activity spaces as an indicator of spatial segregation. We used mobile phone and survey datasets in Estonia. We show that place‐based segregation indices derived from both datasets indicate similar levels of ethnic segregation. From an activity space perspective, the results show that the main socio‐economic factor affecting the extensity of activity spaces is self‐estimated social status rather than education and income. Results show that ethnic inequality in spatial behaviour is not straightforward, but rather that it is linked to how individuals position themselves in society. We argue that socio‐economic factors need to be controlled to examine ethnic segregation from activity space perspective.

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“…In such instances, mixed cities are characterized by a multiplicity of tensions between groups, including open competition for public spaces and resources, issues related to municipal management, urban justice, and an ongoing conflict over the cultural, religious, or national hegemony of the city (Kallus & Kolodney, 2010;Solitsiano & Gofer, 2009). These characteristics are especially evident in Jewish-Arab mixed cities in Israel (Shdema et al, 2018;Swaid, 2007;Yiftachel & Yacobi, 2003). Such mixed cities are composed of a Jewish majority, alongside an indigenous Arab minority.…”

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“…Such mixed cities are composed of a Jewish majority, alongside an indigenous Arab minority. Israel's mixed cities are characterized by civilian inequality, segregation between Jews and the unequal development of services and urban planning across the two groups (Shdema et al, 2018). Israeli Arabs, in general, and particularly those in mixed cities hold an inferior status, which is notably attributed to structural and institutional inequality; as such, Israeli Arabs struggle to maintain the indigenous identity of the city (Swaid, 2007).…”

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Social workers’ construction of cultural competence in polarized cities

Abu-Rayya

Strier

Shwartz-Ziv

2020

Journal of Social Work

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Summary Mixed cities are defined as ethnically diverse cities located within turbulent contexts of intensive, ongoing intergroup political conflict. As such, they may pose serious challenges to social workers’ efforts to develop culturally competent practices, especially in the public service sector. This article examined social workers’ constructions of cultural competence in the social public services delivered to Arab and Jewish clients in Israeli mixed cities. Based on extensive qualitative data gathered from 80 public social workers in Haifa, Acre, and Jerusalem, this study discusses the strengths and limitations of the cultural competence approach, especially when applied in the context of varying degrees of political conflict. Findings Findings illustrated three approaches to the provision of social welfare services: (1) the “universal” construction, which corresponds to universal and egalitarian value-based approach, by which social work professionalism is claimed sufficient to ensure equal treatment for Israeli Arab and Jewish clients; (2) the “indispensable” cultural approach, which indicates that cultural competence is vital and unavoidable in addressing the ethno-diversity needs of Israeli Arab and Jewish clients in mixed cities; and (3) the “critical” construction, which critiques the cultural competence and universal approaches as lacking the complexity to address the problematic ethno-political nature of mixed city settings. Applications The study proposes to adopt an integrated cultural competence approach that combines vital elements of each discrete construction to guide social workers’ practices in mixed cities. Context-informed priorities may occasionally emphasize some elements and minimize others. Institutional support and training is necessary for the proposition to work.

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The social space of Arab residents of mixed Israeli cities

Cited by 13 publications

References 47 publications

Arab integration in new and established mixed cities in Israel

Arab integration in new and established mixed cities in Israel

The Link Between Ethnic Segregation and Socio‐Economic Status: An Activity Space Approach

Social workers’ construction of cultural competence in polarized cities

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