Anti-Zionism as a replacement theory - Israel & Jewish News - JNS
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Anti-Zionism is being recast as a "replacement theory" — exposing how political identity movements use substitution logic to redraw the boundaries of who counts as legitimate.
Replacement TheorySocial Identity TheoryPolitical RealignmentIn-Group/Out-Group Dynamics
Theory Briefing
- Anti-Zionism is framed as a replacement theory, displacing traditional Jewish identity with a politically acceptable alternative version.
- A realignment of political forces in New York is producing a 'new Jewish establishment' built around anti-Zionist credentials.
- The article applies social replacement logic to show how ideological gatekeeping reshapes group belonging and legitimacy.