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Katharina Galor

    Katharina Galor is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Program in Judaic Studies at Brown University and an Adjunct Professor at the Rhode Island School of Design. Her work delves into the rich tapestry of Judaic studies and art. She critically examines the intersections of culture, religion, and the visual arts. Galor's academic contributions lie in her profound analysis of historical and cultural contexts, offering unique insights into the subject matter.

    Israelis, Palästinenser und Deutsche in Berlin
    Jewish Women
    The Moral Triangle
    Queer Palestine and the Empire of Critique
    • Queer Palestine and the Empire of Critique

      • 296 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.7(10)Add rating

      "This book traces of the rise, international growth, and plateau of the LGBTQ movement in Palestine. Sa'ed Atshan argues that queer Palestinian activists, even as they critique empire, are themselves subjected to an empire of critique. Queer Palestine and the Empire of Critique calls for a return to Palestine and ethnography, attention to the queer Palestinian experience on the ground in Palestine/Israel, and a greater awareness of the heterogeneity of LGBTQ Palestinian voices"--

      Queer Palestine and the Empire of Critique
    • The Moral Triangle

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Sa'ed Atshan and Katharina Galor draw on ethnographic fieldwork and interviews to explore the asymmetric relationships between Germans and Israeli and Palestinian immigrants in the context of official German policies, public discourse, and the impact of coming to terms with the past.

      The Moral Triangle
    • Jewish Women

      Between Conformity and Agency

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Focusing on gender and sexuality, this work explores the experiences of Jewish women across history, utilizing visual and material culture as its primary lens. It delves into the tension between societal conformity and personal agency, highlighting how these women have navigated their identities from antiquity to the present day. Through this examination, the book sheds light on the evolving roles and representations of Jewish women in various cultural contexts.

      Jewish Women