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BEDOUIN YOUTH NAVIGATING EDUCATION and the FUTURE AMIDST PROTRACTED CONFLICT By RISING VOICES: BEDOUIN YOUTH NAVIGATING EDUCATION AND THE FUTURE AMIDST PROTRACTED CONFLICT by Terra Alysa Tolley A Dissertation Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of George Mason University in Partial Fulfillment of The Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Conflict Analysis and Resolution Committee: ___________________________________________ Chair of Committee ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Graduate Program Director ___________________________________________ Dean, School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution Date: _____________________________________ Summer Semester 2015 George Mason University Fairfax, VA Rising Voices: Bedouin Youth Navigating Education and the Future amidst Protracted Conflict A Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at George Mason University by Terra Alysa Tolley Master of Science George Mason University, 2009 Bachelor of Arts Lewis and Clark College, 2004 Director: Susan Hirsch, Professor School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution Summer Semester 2015 George Mason University Fairfax, VA This work is licensed under a creative commons attribution-noderivs 3.0 unported license. ii DEDICATION This is dedicated to all those I love and to all those I have lost throughout this process. Dr. Wallace Warfield’s last words to me were a reminder to follow the heart and preserve authenticity. Dr. Ken Pool taught me that every morning is glorious. This is for you both. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First and foremost, I would like to thank the students, faculty and staff of Ahed School for allowing me into their world. It is an inspiration to those of us working in the fields of conflict analysis and resolution and education! This dissertation would not have been possible without the energy and support of Wendy Sternberg the CEO of Genesis at the Crossroads and my initial introduction to Bedouin education in the Naqab. I also would like to thank the village of Lakiya which now feels like a second home to me. Thank you to all the families for feeding me, laughing with me and teaching me Bedouin Arabic, customs and humor. I am especially indebted to the Abu Bader, Elbedour and El Sana families. I hope one day my maglooba will taste nearly as delicious as yours Sara! I offer my utmost appreciation for the support and faith of many people allowed this process to take place: My glorious committee members Dr. Susan Hirsch, Dr. Sandy Cheldelin and Dr. Al Fuertes. Thank you for all the faith, input, patience and energy! I am fortunate to have colleagues like Megan Price, Roland Wilson, Phil Gamaghelyan, Tres Thomas, Jay Moon, Saba Kidane, Gul Gur, Lori-Ann Stephenson and many more. Thank you all for keeping me inspired. I would also like to thank my dissertation “coaches” and SCAR alumnae Jessica Felix- Romero and Jennifer Rowley. Thank you Dr. Terese Finitzo and Dr. Ken Pool for all your support and patience. To Brendan Hieber– thank you for starting this whole expedition. Dana and Doron Zulikan this research was possible because of you two. Finally, to my mother, Melanie Tolley, who always has faith in me and to my father, Rick Tolley, for being my number one fan. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Page List of Tables ..................................................................................................................... ix List of Figures ..................................................................................................................... x List of Abbreviations ......................................................................................................... xi Abstract ............................................................................................................................. xii Chapter One : Entering the Desert ..................................................................................... 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1 Evolution of the Project................................................................................................... 2 Problem Statement .......................................................................................................... 5 Rising Voices ................................................................................................................ 10 The Story of Ahed School ............................................................................................. 15 The Multiple Meanings of Bedouin .............................................................................. 18 Changes in Bedouin Culture and Land ......................................................................... 21 Education as a Locus of Contention .............................................................................. 30 The Scope of the Dissertation ....................................................................................... 36 Chapter Two : Exploration of the Literature.................................................................... 40 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 40 Education as Conflict Prevention and Post Conflict Development............................... 41 The Power of History Education ................................................................................... 46 Education as Liberation ................................................................................................. 48 Dynamics of Race, Identity and Violence through Education ...................................... 53 Bedouin Experiences of Conflict and Marginalization ................................................. 63 Overcoming Marginalization and Increasing Agency .................................................. 71 Reviewing Dynamics of Religion and Gender .............................................................. 74 Exploring Culture and Ethnic Identity .......................................................................... 76 Conclusion ..................................................................................................................... 89 Chapter Three : Research Methodology and Analysis .................................................... 91 v Introduction ................................................................................................................... 91 Research Questions ....................................................................................................... 92 Research Design and Data Collection ........................................................................... 93 Data Analysis ................................................................................................................ 98 Sensitivity of Ethnography .......................................................................................... 101 Complexity of Fieldwork and Ethical Discussion ...................................................... 103 Conclusion ................................................................................................................... 107 Chapter Four : Navigating Gender, Education, Culture and Economic Opportunity .... 109 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 109 Navigating Culture, Gender, Education and Economic Opportunity.......................... 110 The Politics and Economics of Bedouin Education .................................................... 114 NGO Responses to Gender and Education ................................................................. 117 Gender, Conflict and Economy ................................................................................... 119 Violence ...................................................................................................................... 130 Challenges and Celebrations for Women .................................................................... 132 Women and Health Care ............................................................................................. 134 Conclusion ................................................................................................................... 137 Chapter Five : Ahed School - A Dream in The Making ................................................ 139 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 139 The Landscape of Ahed School .................................................................................. 140 The Amal Network .................................................................................................. 147 Education in Construction: School Access ................................................................. 148 Bedouin Student Identities .......................................................................................... 152 Profiles of Ahed School .............................................................................................. 164 Marginalization versus Empowerment........................................................................ 165 The Founder and his Daughters ............................................................................... 166 The Heartbroken Poet .............................................................................................
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