‘White as Cheese’: A Discussion of ‘Jbene’, the Palestinian Oicotype of ATU 403

Ravit Raufman

doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/0015587X.2017.1409952

‘White as Cheese’: A Discussion of ‘Jbene’, the Palestinian Oicotype of ATU 403

Ravit Raufman

Department of Hebrew & Comparative Literature

University of Haifa

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Abstract

This article examines the oral versions of the Palestinian tale ‘Jbene’, an oicotype of ATU 403, focusing on the relationships between two plot details that neutralize each other: whitening the heroine, as an act of creation/blessing; and blackening her in an attempt to ruin/destroy her. Socio-cultural aspects are examined, taking into consideration the status of female sexuality in Palestinian society, as well as the Palestinian–Israeli conflict. The oicotype is viewed as both strengthening Palestinian collective identity and at the same time conveying messages to young women on how to handle their sexuality within a patriarchal society.

Original language	American English
Pages (from-to)	161-180
Number of pages	20
Journal	Folklore
Volume	129
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/0015587X.2017.1409952
State	Published - 3 Apr 2018

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Cultural Studies
Anthropology
History

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