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Tag: Orientalism

0 Antisemitism Politics

Edward Said tried to erase Jews. So do the pro-Palestinian Columbia protesters citing his legacy

William Kolbrener in Forward · 22 Apr

The article discusses Edward Said's views on Israel and the influence of those views on academia and activism, particularly at Columbia University.

0 Education Politics

Middle East Studies

Sapir · 1 Mar

The text discusses the politicization of Middle East studies in academic circles, particularly focusing on the Middle East Studies Association (MESA) and its response to the Israeli-Hamas conflict.

0 Education Gender/Identity

How Not to Teach About Islam, Harvard Edition

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 25 Jan 2016

The article critiques Professor Leila Ahmed's Harvard course, "Islam, Gender, Sexualities and Empire," suggesting it may not adequately address human rights abuses faced by Muslim women.

0 History Culture

Norman A. Stillman in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

In a recent discussion, Bernard Lewis criticized the dominance of Saidian views in American academia regarding Middle Eastern studies.

0 Politics Culture

Thinking About Revolution and Democracy in the Middle East: A Symposium

Shlomo Avineri in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

A symposium discusses the revolutionary events in the Middle East since the Tunisian protests and their implications for Israel, exploring various books and authors relevant to understanding the causes and outcomes of these revolutions.