Dafna Lemish

Dafna Lemish (Ph.D. Ohio State University, 1982) is Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean at Rutgers University. Her scholarship focuses on gender representations and identity construction, as well as on the role of media in the lives of children. She is a prolific and award-winning author in these fields

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Women Journalists in Israel

Despite social barriers, Jewish women have played an essential role in the creation and propagation of news and journalism in Israel. With the advent of women’s magazines and the popularization of television, women became particularly involved in the news industry. However, while the numbers of female Israeli journalists have increased, women journalists still face gender-based discrimination. In recent years, many have become vocal members of women’s rights movements such as #MeToo and advocates for a more equitable future.

Portrayals of Women in Israeli Media

Representations of women in a variety of Israeli media, such as advertising, news, and entertainment, reflect and perpetuate the marginality of women in Israeli society. While representations have diversified over the years, showing Israeli women in more varied professional roles and enjoying sexual freedom and independence, overall the gender inequity remains and women are still marginalized in Israeli media.

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Jewish Women's Archive. "Dafna Lemish." (Viewed on November 23, 2024) <https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/author/lemish-dafna>.