THIS IS NOT MY WAR: MORAL CHALLENGES FACED BY MIGRANT HOME CARE WORKERS IN ISRAEL AT TIMES OF WAR
2024
Moral Challenges Faced by Migrant Home Care Workers in Israel During War
Sample size: 25
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Ayalon Liat
Primary Institution: Bar Ilan University
Conclusion
Migrant home care workers in Israel face significant moral dilemmas during wartime, balancing their safety with their responsibilities to care recipients.
Supporting Evidence
- Migrant workers expressed differing views on the war, with some distancing themselves and others identifying with Israel.
- Workers faced dilemmas about leaving care recipients during missile attacks for their own safety.
- Financial debts prevented many workers from leaving Israel despite their desire to do so.
Takeaway
Migrant workers in Israel had to make tough choices during the war, like whether to stay safe or help the people they care for.
Methodology
Thematic analysis of in-depth interviews with migrant home care workers.
Participant Demographics
Migrant home care workers, including those of Muslim background.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website