The Construction of Non-Ashkenazi Homosexual Masculinity in Israel
Abstract
This chapter explores the construction of non-Ashkenazi homosexual masculinity in Israel, focusing on first- and second-generation immigrants from MENA countries. Divided into two cohorts based on their exposure to the politicized gay and Mizrahi discourses of the 1970s, the analysis draws on oral testimonies, literary texts, and artistic works. It traces how these cohorts navigated their masculinity within intersecting gay and Mizrahi discourses, highlighting both continuities and differences between them.
Presentato: 01 Aprile 2025 | Accettato: 08 Ottobre 2025 | Pubblicato 15 Dicembre 2025 | Lingua: en
Keywords Homosexuality in Israel • Mizrahi masculinity • Queer Mizrahim • Gay identity • Jewish masculinities
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