Palestine 101 / Module 3
What is Zionism?
This lesson defines Zionism as a political nationalist project with settler-colonial consequences. It examines how Jewish supremacy is described in relation to unequal rights for Palestinians.
Learning objectives
- Define Zionism as a political nationalist and settler-colonial project.
- Examine how unequal rights are described in the lesson's account of Israeli settler colonialism.
Transcript excerpt
Excerpt from the lesson transcript
My segment in the Palestine curriculum revolves around two big ideas. The first idea is called Jewish supremacy. This means that in the state of Israel, Jewish people are given more rights than non-Jewish people, especially Palestinians. Jewish supremacy is central to Israeli settler colonialism, which is a process of people moving from their homelands to a different place to settle permanently, taking land, homes, and resources of the people who already lived there.
Curriculum Guide
A curriculum guide is available in RevEd for study, discussion, and reflection.