Ethnocentrism, universalism, and refugees’ social rights: The Israeli perspective

By: Tsfati M., Ben-Ari A., Lavi I.
Published in: International Social Work
SDGs : SDG 10  |  Units: Social Welfare & Health Sciences  | Time: 2020 |  Link
Description: This article is a pilot study in which we analyzed interviews with 16 inhabitants of the Tel Aviv area. We show that Isr aeli adults’ views of refugees are shaped by the political discourse of threat and otherness. Yet the findings also suggest that individuals may resist the prevailing discourse and advocate for refugees’ inclusion within Israeli society through the welfare regime. Thus, a gap is revealed between two perspectives that reflect current conflicting perceptions of social inclusion, the immigration regime, social rights in regard to African refugees and the character of current-day Israeli society. © The Author(s) 2020.