Rethinking Arab American Activism

1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-40400-4
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 226 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 335 g

Reihe: American Social and Political Movements of the 20th Century

Rethinking Arab American Activism analyzes the long-overlooked political activities of Arab Americans in the United States, uncovering a rich history that dispels common misconceptions that Arab American activism emerged only in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks of 2001.

Pennock chronicles how the Arab–Israeli Wars of 1967 and 1973 galvanized a wave of secular, leftist activism. Grassroots organizing in cities like Detroit and the formation of organizations such as the Organization of Arab Students and the Association of Arab American University Graduates illustrated this era of political awakening in the 1960s and 1970s. These groups formed coalitions with African Americans and other minority groups, and Arab American activism transitioned into more mainstream political realms during the 1980s and 1990s to address civil rights, anti-imperialism, and anti-discrimination efforts. Following September 11, Arab Americans faced increased scrutiny and discrimination but also found new avenues for activism and coalition-building. By shedding light on the enduring and diverse contributions of Arab Americans to US socio-political landscapes, this book also explores the legacy of that period of organizing for contemporary justice activism on Palestinian rights.

This volume provides a comprehensive yet concise history for readers interested in Arab American history, the history of social movements and activism, and contemporary American history.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pennock, Pamela E.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Mentalitäts- und Sozialgeschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Amerikanische Geschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction  1. Campus Activism: The Organization of Arab Students at US Universities  2. Elite Organizing and the AAUG: Injecting the Arab Perspective in American Public Consciousness  3. Community Activism: Free Palestine and Free Ourselves  4. Intersections and Coalitions: Palestine Solidarity Movements in the 1960s–1970s  5. The Pursuit of Civil Rights and Political Inclusion, 1980s–1990s  Conclusion: The Legacies of Arab American Activism: From 9/11 to October 7

Über Autor(innen)

Pamela E. Pennock is Professor of History and an affiliate faculty member of the Center for Arab American Studies at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, USA. She is the author of The Rise of the Arab American Left: Activists, Allies, and Their Fight Against Imperialism and Racism, 1960s-1970s (2017).