| ID | 145606 |
| Title Proper | Constitutionalizing sophisticated racism |
| Other Title Information | Israel’s proposed nationality law |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Jamal, Amal |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This essay analyzes the political motivations behind the Jewish Nation-State Bill introduced in the Knesset in November 2014, shedding light on the ascendancy of the Israeli political establishment’s radical right wing. It argues that there were both internal and external factors at work and that it is only by examining these thoroughly that the magnitude of the racist agenda currently being promoted can be grasped. The essay also discusses the proposed legislation’s long history and the implications of this effort to constitutionalize what amounts to majoritarian despotism in present-day Israel. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Palestine Studies Vol. 45, No.3; Spring 2016: p.40-51 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Palestine Studies 2016-06 45, 3 |
| Key Words | Sophisticated Racism ; Israel’s Proposed Nationality Law |