Lectures on Bedouin of the Negev
Learn about the roots and nature of the conflict between Bedouin of the Negev and the state
The lecture series deals with fundamental processes of political and civil transformations in Bedouin society in the Negev.
An hour to an hour and a half
Adaptation to a variety of audiences
Possible in the field
And also in zoom
Saadoun's Revolution
The dissolution of the tribe, the urbanization process, crime and land.
Who was the new immigrant who changed the course of events in the south in the 1960s, and how did David Ben-Gurion serve as a central player in this story.
In a fascinating lecture, we will be exposed to a fascinating affair, and to the unknown heroes who played a key role in the process. We will discover how they charted a new direction for the Negev Arabs, influenced settlement policy, and created a dramatic change in local reality.
An in-depth lecture that reveals the lesser-known aspects of the history of relations between the state and the Bedouins in the Negev, and of the local struggles between the Bedouins themselves.
The political upheaval
How did Palestinian nationalism take shape among the Arabs of the Negev
In 1988, for the first time since the establishment of the state, a dramatic political shift occurred among the Bedouin in the Negev – their support for Palestinian nationalist parties exceeded their support for Jewish parties.
What were the causes of this surprising change, and how did a public that had for years been considered “loyal and disciplined” begin to challenge the state?
In this lecture, we will reveal a series of new and fascinating historical discoveries that will explain the political upheaval, its impact on local dynamics, and the profound questions that arise in its wake.
"Determining facts on the ground"
The political and civic empowerment of the Negev Arabs and its achievements
How is international diplomacy related to a neglected Bedouin settlement in the Negev, and what is the connection between the childhood trauma of an educated Bedouin and the establishment of the most significant Bedouin organization in the Negev?
In this lecture, we will delve into a fascinating story of political and social change, and review how, paradoxically, it was precisely in the 1990s and 2000s that the state began to soften its positions in the face of the strengthening of the Negev Arabs.
We will discuss the influence of domestic policy on the political growth of the Bedouin population, and the mechanisms that led to this significant change, which came against the backdrop of a changing international reality.
Bedouins in the Negev - a snapshot
Current political, civic, and social trends
In a fascinating lecture, we will illustrate the impossible reality in the South, and explain it while examining in depth the tensions between the Bedouin's principled positions and the current government policy towards them.
We will expose the causes of these tensions, and the social and political implications of this reality. In addition, we will offer an innovative and implementable outline for resolving the disputes, which can improve the dynamics between the parties and promote fair and practical solutions to the challenges facing us all in the South.
"I will marry upon him, not he upon me"
The development and characteristics of Bedouin feminism in the Negev
What is the relationship between Palestinian national identity and women's empowerment in the Negev? How is the Black Panthers protest related to this and what is the contribution of a young British volunteer to this process?
In this lecture, we will reveal new and profound revelations about the development of Bedouin feminism in the Negev, and describe its unique characteristics and their impact on Bedouin society. We will also discuss the key challenges facing Bedouin feminism today, the contemporary struggles of Bedouin women, and the impact of general feminist support in Israel on change.
