Political identity
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Political identity is a difficult concept to grasp because it inherently juxtaposes many different concepts. On the one hand, there is political affiliation, which can depend on economic factors, social factors, and moral factors. On the other hand, there is the notion of identity, which contains both an individualistic aspect (who am I) and an interrelation aspect (who do I belong with). Even in the most stable nations, with long democratic traditions and economic prosperity, political identity is a charged issue. In the volatile Middle East, and Israel in particular, political identity is charged with expectation and moral ambiguity. It is the powder that fills the keg, awaiting only a spark to ignite. This essay will examine the different political identities at play in the dispute between the Israelis and the Palestinians. First, we will examine the broad concept of Islamic political identity. Then, we will examine the history of the Israeli Palestinian conflict and delve into how this history has contributed to the political identities in the region. Lastly, we will examine whether the Israeli and Palestinian political identities are likely to be reconciled in the near future. Along the way, we will delve into the relationship between culture, ethnicity, history, and the formation of an individual's political identity by examining the political identity of Palestinians both within and without Israel.Before we begin this analysis, we must parse the concept of
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nomic realities within Israel differentiated by ethnicity. The Jewish Israelis receive more and better government services, are better educated, and have better jobs than their Palestinian counterpartsłeven when outside factors such as education are controlled for. This creates a volatile political situation within Israel.
On a political level, the Palestinians residing within Israel were granted basic suffrage. However, they were long denied their identity as Palestinians and for many decades labored under labels such as "Israeli Arabs," "Arabs and Druze," etcą This denial of the Palestinian identity within the Israeli state is even more stark when one examines the overt goals of the State of Israel: Israel is officially defhned as the statd of the Jewish people, both those residing in Israel and those in the Diaspora. This means that the primary aim of the government is to foster Jewish immigration to Israel and strengthen the cultural ties between Israel and Jews living abroad. No part of these goals engages the Palestinian minority who account for one sixth of the population. Palestinian citizens in Israel thus participate in a political system which is defined and functions according to Jewish ideology. There is no s
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Approximate Word count = 3112
Approximate Pages = 12 (250 words per page)
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