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The Palestinian peasant as a national signifier

Anthropological quarterly • 63 • Published In 1990 • Pages: 18-30

By: Swedenburg, Ted.

Abstract

This is an account of the symbolism surrounding the Palestinian peasant (FALLAHIN), especially since their heroic involvement in the fatal 1936-1939 rebellion. The peasant has become an icon of Palestinian resistance up until the present, witness the wearing of the traditional peasant headscarf (KUFIYA) as part of the uniform of the PLO and FEDAYEEN. Swedenburg examines the history and historiography of the Palestinian peasant, their significant role in the Great Revolt of 1936-1939 and subsequent fate, and reasons for their rebirth as a symbol of Palestinian nationalism.

HRAF PubDate

2005

Region

Middle East

Sub Region

Middle East

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Unknown

Analyst

Ian Skoggard ; 2004

Field Date

1984

Coverage Date

1936-1985

Coverage Place

Israel and Occupied Territories

Notes

Ted Swedenburg

Includes bibliographical references (p. 29-30)

LCCN

32029126

LCSH

Palestinian Arabs