Ultra-Orthodox Women in the Job Market: What Helps Them to Become Healthy and Satisfied?

Kalagy, Tehila; Abu-Kaf, Sarah; Braun‐Lewensohn, Orna

doi:10.3390/ijerph19138092

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“…Moreover, it may even put them into ongoing situations of conflict in their workplace. On the other hand, their employers and co-workers may offer them an opportunity to develop relationships and various emotional and social interactions (Kalagy and Braun-Lewenson, 2017).…”

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Diversity management in the integration of minorities in the job market: policies and practices

Kalagy

Braun‐Lewensohn

2022

IJSSP

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PurposeCultural variance represents a significant challenge to policy designers and, in practice, to employers in the varied employment spaces. Providing workplace accessibility for the integration of various cultural groups requires deep thinking and creating unique possibilities for each group in accord with its particular heritage. Ultra-Orthodox society in Israel is a religious minority group that has undergone significant changes, from a desire to maintain total separation, to gradual integration into a variety of areas in Israeli society. In light of these changes, we sought to examine what policies should be adopted in order to improve ultra- Orthodox integration.Design/methodology/approachMethodologically, we examined the cultural variance of ultra-Orthodox academics in their workplace using combined methods. The study included 745 ultra-Orthodox academics who responded to an online questionnaire that examined the issue in question from various aspects. In addition, four focus groups were convened, in which discussion examined issues.FindingsThe study findings reveal that the integration policies of the various workplaces were above and beyond the expectations of the cultural diversity management approach. Although the study focused on the personal perspective of the ultra-Orthodox employees who integrated, the employers' open and accepting attitudes were very prominent. The participants' comments showed that the employers showed great consideration for their needs and exceptional cultural sensitivity towards the employees' temperament. This dialogue constitutes the basis for managing variance in a multicultural society. The understanding by the employer of the background and cultural legacy from which the worker has come, alongside the difficulties he must cope with constitutes, in itself, the basis for building a stable relationship between employer and worker and for optimal integration of a minority group in society.Practical implicationsThe findings indicate that cultural adjustment is required in four areas: a. Adaptation from the social and cultural aspect in the workplace. b. The definition of different areas of employment specific to gender. c. Consideration of the employees' halachic needs d. Professional preparation for employees prior to their absorption.Originality/valueThis study is a pioneering one, examining the integration of ultra-Orthodox academics in the Israeli economy. This process is very significant in a political entity with different cultural identities. The acquisition of a higher education in ultra-Orthodox society in Israel and subsequent integration into the Israeli economy has a decisive cultural and economic impact on both the ultra-Orthodox and general societies simultaneously. An examination of the issue of integration of the ultra-Orthodox minority in employment is intended not only to investigate the character and nature of the process, but also to examine the place of multiculturalism in Western societies and the interaction between a minority group and the majority group, with an emphasis on employment.

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Diversity management in the integration of minorities in the job market: policies and practices

Kalagy

Braun‐Lewensohn

2022

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A Beacon of Health: Ultra-Orthodox Women Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education

Gilad,

Moran

2024

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This study examines the effect of a physical education bachelor’s degree program on the healthy lifestyle practices of ultra-Orthodox women. The study included 59 physical education teacher education (PETE) graduates and a group of 78 ultra-Orthodox women who specialized in “healthy activity” at a seminar. Variance analyses were used to analyze the data. The results indicate a significant improvement in the physical activity and nutrition habits of the PETE graduate women compared with the seminar trainee group. This comparative study provides evidence of the positive impact of higher education on the health behaviors of ultra-Orthodox women.

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Ultra-Orthodox Women in the Job Market: What Helps Them to Become Healthy and Satisfied?

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Diversity management in the integration of minorities in the job market: policies and practices

Diversity management in the integration of minorities in the job market: policies and practices

A Beacon of Health: Ultra-Orthodox Women Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education

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