Development of Palestinian Social Work in Israel: The Formative Years (1968–1982)

Based on primary and secondary sources and interviews with Arab social workers employed in welfare bureaus during the time under review, the article describes the development of Palestinian social work in Israel in its formative years (1968–1982). The primary finding is that this development took place under a policy of contempt towards the Palestinian community\u27s needs. The authorities acknowledged these needs but perpetuated a discriminatory allocation of resources in meeting them compared to Jewish Israelis and disregarded the society\u27s narrative by maintaining a dual welfare system: one for the country\u27s Jewish citizens and a lesser one for their Arab compatriots