Sappho in the Holy Land by Chava Frankfort-Nachmias; Erella Shadmi

Sappho in the Holy Land

Lesbian Existence and Dilemmas in Contemporary Israel

Chava Frankfort-Nachmias; Erella Shadmi

This unique collection examines the experience of lesbians in Israel, providing insight into some of the institutions that have helped shape that experience. The book analyzes and interprets how culturally specific political, ideological, and social systems construct lesbian identities, experiences, and dilemmas, and it also explores ‘how a specific society is seen, understood, and interpreted from a lesbian prespective, written by scholars, professionals, and grassroots broad perspective of the lesbian experience in Israel.

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ISBN 9780791463178
Genre Jewish Interest; Religion & Spirituality; LGBT Studies/Social Sciences
Publication Date 06-Jan-05
Publisher State University of New York Press
Format Hardcover
No. of Pages 298
Language English
Rating NotRated
Subject Jewish Lesbians – Israel; Jewish Lesbians – Israel – Identity; Jewish Lesbians – Political Activity – Israel; Jewish Lesbians/ Israel; Jewish Lesbians/ Israel/ Identity
BookID 11040

Author: LFWBooks