Abstract
The article discusses the problems with using legal reforms to promote gender equality in Israel. Topics include the purported ineffectiveness of gender-based affirmative action programs in Israel, the importance of the political mobilization of feminists in Israel, and the gender gap in U.S. electoral politics.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5-18 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Israel Studies |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- ISRAEL
- WOMEN
- FEMINISM
- AFFIRMATIVE action programs
- AMERICAN women in politics
- WOMEN voters
- SOCIAL history
- LEGAL status of women
- ISRAELI politics & government