Ayana Friedman: Layers of feminist struggle

Ziva Amishai-Maisels*

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Abstract

Ayana Friedman is an Israeli multi-media artist who deals with politics, the Holocaust and society's treatment of the Other. This article concentrates on her feminist works and how Judaism and being the child of a Holocaust survivor affected her approach to this subject. Three main feminist interests are highlighted. First, the turn to “feminine” materials. Second, the struggle against the restrictions and abuse imposed on women and their specific Jewish examples. Friedman demands equality for women in Judaism, opposing customs that demean them and creating new ritual objects for them. Third, the conflicts women have between a career and motherhood, and the inter-generational problems they involve.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)131-157
Number of pages27
JournalJournal of Modern Jewish Studies
Volume15
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Jan 2016

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