Stratton, Jon
Coming Out Jewish
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415222082
- author:
- Stratton, Jon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 16 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Popular culture
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jon Stratton's Coming Out Jewish explores the complex challenge of constructing an identity in the face of conflicting cultural and social pressures. Growing up in a family that valued assimilation over traditional practices, Stratton grapples with his own sense of belonging and commitment to his heritage. This thought-provoking book delves into the experiences of Jews navigating the tension between ethnicity and conformity, drawing on insights from various fields including media studies, ethnic studies, and social science. By examining topics such as anti-Semitism in Germany, the Jewishness of popular culture, and the Yiddishization of American culture since World War II, Stratton sheds light on the universal issues of migration, Diaspora, assimilation, and identity that affect people around the world. Stratton's analysis offers a nuanced understanding of the Jewish experience in the West, providing a fresh perspective on the complexities of identity construction in diverse cultural contexts.
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