Title: Between the Flag and the Banner
First published: November 1996
Description: Because Israel has endured perennial armed conflict, its national agenda places overriding importance on national security and family life. At the same time, Israel is a democracy that fosters equality for all its citizens. Thus Israeli women are caught in a dilemma: whether to show allegiance to the national cause or to raise the banner of feminism and focus on women's rights. This book presents a broad perspective on the political life of Israeli women, both Jewish and non-Jewish.

It is the first book to explore Israeli women's political participation, political identity, and political organizations, as well as public policy toward women. Situating Israel in a comparative theoretical framework, Yael Yishai focuses on the enduring tension between women's drive for power and their desire to belong and integrate from within.
Subjects: Government policy, Women in politics, Women, Political activity, Women, political activity, Women, israel, Women--political activity, Women--political activity--israel, Women--government policy, Women--government policy--israel, Hq1236.5.i75 y57 1997, 320.9/0082
Places: Israel
LC classification: HQ1236.5.I75 Y57 1997