Mizrahi perceptions of their TV portrayal in Israel
ABSTRACT This article examines how Mizrahim perceive their media representation on Israeli television. Using Karl Jaspers' psychological theory of boundary situations, the article seeks to explain the seeming disparity between the negative depiction of Mizrahim on Israeli TV and Mizrahi consumption of these representations. Having conducted in depth semi structured interviews with 25 individuals, the article found that most of the interviewees were well aware of their negative representation on Israeli TV yet used various interpretive strategies, stemming from 'media boundary situations, to deal with this prejudice.
Israel Affairs