From Occupation to Occupy av Sina Arnold

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<p>The recent rise of antisemitism in the United States has been well documented and linked to groups and ideologies associated with the far right. In <i>From Occupation to Occupy</i>, Sina Arnold argues that antisemitism can also be found as an invisible prejudice on the left.<br/><br/>Based on participation in left-wing events and demonstrations, interviews with activists, and analysis of left-wing social movement literature, Arnold argues that a pattern for enabling antisemitism exists. Although open antisemitism on the left is very rare, there are recurring instances of antisemitic trivialization, in which antisemitism is not perceived as a relevant issue in its own right, leading to a lack of empathy for Jewish concerns and grievances. Arnold''s research also reveals a pervasive defensiveness against accusations of antisemitism in left-wing politics, with activists fiercely dismissing the possibility of prejudice against Jews within their movements and invariably shifting discussi