ABSTRACT
This chapter examines the attitudes of 649 Israeli high school seniors with regard to inter-ethnic and intra-ethnic marriage in 1975 and 1990. Throughout its relatively short existence, Israeli society has been subject to large waves of immigration from diversified countries of origin. Emphasis has been placed on the allure of the Israeli-born Sabra—the symbol of all ethnic groups have aspired to marry them. The Sabra used to epitomize the Israeli dream of a unique and idealistic society. The chapter examines the relation between the attitudes of respondents regarding ethnic rejection and their family SES, as reflected by parental educational level. Israeli society is characterized by marked polarization between the political left and right, religious and secular groups, ethnic groups, Jews and Arabs, and even extremes of income and social stratification. The education of Israeli youth from the establishment of the State was inspired by the idea of the ingathering of the exiles and the building of a new society.
