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“It is an act of rebellion” The Intersectional Perspective on Bilingual Schools Experiences in Israel’s Ethnic Conflict

Medvedeva, Mariia LU (2024) MIDM19 20231
Department of Human Geography
LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management
Abstract
In the reality of Israel’s educational system, it is highly unlikely that Arab and Jewish students will ever meet at school. Within this state-segregated context, bilingual multicultural education, while having the potential to act as a catalyst for change and promote intercultural dialogue, remains on the brim of academic interests. The purpose of this thesis is to examine the complex interplay of power dynamics within the Israeli educational system, focusing on bilingual schools as contested spaces of “rebellion” that reflect broader societal tensions. Guided by the central research question: How do power relations in the Israeli educational system shape bilingual education? it applies Yuval Davis's framework of belonging and politics of... (More)
In the reality of Israel’s educational system, it is highly unlikely that Arab and Jewish students will ever meet at school. Within this state-segregated context, bilingual multicultural education, while having the potential to act as a catalyst for change and promote intercultural dialogue, remains on the brim of academic interests. The purpose of this thesis is to examine the complex interplay of power dynamics within the Israeli educational system, focusing on bilingual schools as contested spaces of “rebellion” that reflect broader societal tensions. Guided by the central research question: How do power relations in the Israeli educational system shape bilingual education? it applies Yuval Davis's framework of belonging and politics of belonging. Central to the inquiry is the exploration of how social categories such as ethnicity, language, culture, and class contribute to the construction of state-created national narratives of ‘the other’. The findings underscore the intricate connections between language, ethnicity, identity construction, and the educational landscape, shedding light on the broader implications for societal inclusivity and coexistence. (Less)
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author
Medvedeva, Mariia LU
supervisor
organization
course
MIDM19 20231
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Bilingual Schools, Education in Ethnic Conflict, Identity, Israel, Politics of Belonging
language
English
id
9147882
date added to LUP
2024-02-06 09:47:16
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2024-02-06 09:47:16
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  abstract     = {{In the reality of Israel’s educational system, it is highly unlikely that Arab and Jewish students will ever meet at school. Within this state-segregated context, bilingual multicultural education, while having the potential to act as a catalyst for change and promote intercultural dialogue, remains on the brim of academic interests. The purpose of this thesis is to examine the complex interplay of power dynamics within the Israeli educational system, focusing on bilingual schools as contested spaces of “rebellion” that reflect broader societal tensions. Guided by the central research question: How do power relations in the Israeli educational system shape bilingual education? it applies Yuval Davis's framework of belonging and politics of belonging. Central to the inquiry is the exploration of how social categories such as ethnicity, language, culture, and class contribute to the construction of state-created national narratives of ‘the other’. The findings underscore the intricate connections between language, ethnicity, identity construction, and the educational landscape, shedding light on the broader implications for societal inclusivity and coexistence.}},
  author       = {{Medvedeva, Mariia}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{“It is an act of rebellion” The Intersectional Perspective on Bilingual Schools Experiences in Israel’s Ethnic Conflict}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}