“Min Wen?” (Where Are You From?) + Who Am I?
Abstract
Palestinian identity is either (a) denied or (b) controlled/weaponized by those in power. Similarly, women's identities are often (a) denied or (b) controlled/weaponized by those in power. Thus, Palestinian women are faced with dual oppression. In this chapter, I examine how the women describe their identity from multiple vantage points: their inward view of their identity; how they are perceived by society based on the variables of context, identity markers (passports, ID cards, accent, appearance); and the impact of the inward/outward definitions on their daily lives including freedom of movement, daily decisions, and their mental health.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies
Gender and Feminist Studies
Diaspora
migration
transnational identity
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 67–80
- Publication date
- 25 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter