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HEJS 2201: Diversity and Inclusion in Israeli Society: A Cinematic View

Overview of Israeli films with a particular focus on contemporary cultural, social, and political tensions. Topics may include the uneasy relationship between an ancient patriarchal conservative religion and modern western secular society; Jerusalem as a holy city for three monotheistic regions, as a modern metropolis, and as a tourist attraction; the culture of masculinity promoted by the Israeli military; the status of women; attitudes toward the LGBTQ+ community; the treatment of minoritized groups in general, including those based on race or religion; and questions of citizenship and immigration, both legal and illegal. Taught in English.

Credits
3
Offered
Fall 2026
Campuses
Storrs
Gen Ed
CA4 International, TOI1: Creativity, TOI3: Div, Equity, Soc Just
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Fall 2026 sections

Taught by Naama Appel Doron.

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001LEC10:10AM - 11:00AM / MoWeFrNaama Appel DoronStorrsSHH 11135 of 40 open

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