Abstract
The state educational system in Israel reflects the declared character of the state as a 'Jewish state', and, consequently, the deep inter-group divisions in society, including a large Palestinian Arab minority. This study demonstrates how Israeli educational policy and curriculum are designed to support the Jewish nation-building project. As such, they silence the Palestinian Arab narrative while reshaping regional history for both Jewish and Arab students to fit the Zionist narrative. Furthermore, Israeli educational policy has played an essential role in consigning Palestinian Arabs to the social, economic and political margins of Israeli society.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 709-720 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | International Education Journal |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 2006 |
Keywords
- Curriculum
- Educational policy
- Israel
- Minorities
- Palestinian Arabs
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education