Between the Family and the Outside World: Jewish Girls in the Modern Middle East and North Africa.

Item request has been placed! ×
Item request cannot be made. ×
loading   Processing Request
Read Online Read More Add to Saved list
  • Author(s): Simon, Rachel
  • Source:
    Jewish Social Studies. Fall2000, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p81-108. 28p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      SOCIAL conditions of women; JEWISH girls; WOMEN in religion; WOMEN'S history
    • Subject Terms:
      NORTH Africa; MIDDLE East
    • Abstract:
      The article looks at the social conditions of Jewish girls in the Middle East and North Africa, within the smaller family environment and the larger society, from the nineteenth century until the mid-twentieth century. It seeks to determine whether there is truth behind the assumptions that women from this culture are secluded in their homes and that girls are trained to serve the men. Basically, it will discuss how girls spent their lives, including their education, recreation and work. Changes in the social status of girls and women over the years will also be discussed.