JEWISH 123
Israeli Society: Social Structure, Inequality, and Political Cleavages
This course will map Israel?s social structure, identify its implications for social and economic inequality, and shed light on its role in structuring political loyalty, conflict and action. It will introduce students to relevant concepts and theories from sociology and political science, and findings from comparative research, that aid understanding of the Israeli case and place it in a broader perspective.
Topics
- Provide a comprehensive view of Israel’s social structure and its implications for both inequality and politics. Expose students to a selection of research findings on specific sectors of society that shed light on their socioeconomic position, power resources, and characteristic forms of political action.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027