The Sociological Impact of Palestinian Refugee Communities

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Exploring the influence of historical events on Palestinian politics, this chapter delves into the sociological impact of refugee communities, highlighting the significance of refugee camps in shaping collective identity and political discourse. It discusses the evolution of class structures and living conditions for Palestinian refugees, emphasizing the role of refugee camps as hubs for the working class. The chapter also examines the emergence of new leaders from a younger generation, like George Habaz, and the role of student movements in fostering an independent Palestinian liberation struggle.

Featuring Abdel Razzaq Takriti, this is the NINTH episode of Thawra (Revolution), our rolling mini-series on Arab radicalism in the 20th century. Today’s installment covers the creation of a Palestinian national liberation movement throughout the 1950s by a people dispersed by the Nakba: organizations, alliances, and theories of change assembled in the universities, cities, and refugee camps surrounding Palestine. We end with the 1959 foundation of Fatah, the first organization for Palestinians led by Palestinians focused first and foremost on Palestinian liberation. This is the story of the beginning of the Palestinian national liberation movement as we have come to know it today. Buy How to Abolish Prisons: Lessons from the Movement against Imprisonment at haymarketbooks.org Buy States of the Earth: An Ecological and Racial History of Secularization at Versobooks.com Support The Dig at Patreon.com/TheDig Check out our newsletter and vast archives at thedigradio.com Spread the word about Thawra thedigradio.com/Thawra