The Future of Palestine: How Discrimination Hinders Change By: Tamar Haddad

Author: Tamar Haddad

Description

The Future of How Discrimination Hinders Change was inspired by the shocking “honor killing” of the author’s classmate and friend, Israa Ghrayeb. Her alleged crime? The simple act of going out, in broad daylight, with her fiancé and his sister—an act Ghrayeb’s cousin maintained was unacceptable in a conservative society. While Ghrayeb’s killers may be free, their manner of thinking is anything but.In The Future of Palestine, author Tamar Haddad seeks to open minds to diverse perspectives and to give voice to those who are commonly marginalized in conservative Palestinian society. In a world where prejudice is all too familiar, The Future of Palestine suggests that change can occur

Engaging in theoretical readings such as post colonialism, Orientalism, psychoanalysis, nationalism, race theory, queer theory, feminism, and marxism Sharing stories of marginalized PalestiniansProviding non-Palestinians with a background about the Palestinian-Israeli conflictThis book is for those who reject discrimination against the marginalized and wish to make a difference. Coming together and discussing Palestinian history, identity, trauma, the notion of religion, women, race, sexual orientation, and class should change us all for the better.

Reviews 

“An important book. . . . Poignant.” – Noam Chomsky, American theoretical linguist “Tamar Haddad makes history, both past and present, come alive through effective dialogue and storytelling that depict the realities faced by Palestinians today in a way few Palestinian authors have done. Tamar writes from both her head and her heart and creates a unique and powerful story that will be of interest to all those who care about peace and justice in the Holy Land.” – Dr. Rod Schofield, Opportunity Palestine board of directors“The Future of Palestine is a passionately written examination of the many facets of discrimination towards Palestinians based on the region they were displaced to and from within. Through its most universal themes, The Future of Palestinequestions why we can’t love one another simply because we are humans, instead of being discriminated against because we are different.” – JoJo Varlack-Hicks, Author of The Power of the Black Vote and Government Tactics to Block It“The Future of How Discrimination Hinders Change delivers a fascinating perspective, often neglected in the contemporary dialogue about Palestine. Tamar’s personal experiences provide depth to our understanding of the ongoing conflict.”—Kristy Lam, Author of Collateral  The Humanitarian Consequences of U.S. Sanctions on Iran