The recent rise of antisemitism in the United States has been well
documented and linked to groups and ideologies associated with the far
right. In _From Occupation to Occupy_, Sina Arnold argues that
antisemitism can also be found as an "invisible prejudice" on the
left.
Based on participation in left-wing events and demonstrations,
interviews with activists, and analysis of left-wing social movement
literature, Arnold argues that a pattern for enabling antisemitism
exists. Although open antisemitism on the left is very rare, there are
recurring instances of "antisemitic trivialization," in which
antisemitism is not perceived as a relevant issue in its own right,
leading to a lack of empathy for Jewish concerns and grievances.
Arnold's research also reveals a pervasive defensiveness against
accusations of antisemitism in left-wing politics, with activists
fiercely dismissing the possibility of prejudice against Jews within
their movements and invariably shifting discussions to critiques of
Israel or other forms of racism.
_From Occupation to Occupy_ offers potential remedies for this
situation and suggests that a progressive political movement that
takes antisemitism seriously can be a powerful force for change in the
United States.
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Antisemitism and the Contemporary American Left
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780253063144
Publisert
2022
Utgiver
Indiana University Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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