Definition of Kibbutz
A kibbutz is an intentional community in Israel that was traditionally based on agriculture. It is a rural community dedicated to mutual aid and social justice, with a socioeconomic system based on the principle of joint ownership of property. The first kibbutz, Degania, was established in 1910. Kibbutzim began as utopian communities, a combination of socialism and Zionism, and were the fulfillment of the Zionist vision. The kibbutz operates under the premise that all income generated by the kibbutz and its members goes into a common pool. This income is used to run the kibbutz, make investments, and guarantee mutual and reciprocal aid and responsibility between members. Kibbutz members receive the same budget (according to family size), regardless of their job or position.
Positive Aspects of Kibbutz
- Kibbutzim have played an outsize role in Israels defense apparatus.
- Kibbutzim have been a prominent part of Israeli society, making a dramatic mark on the country.
Negative Aspects of Kibbutz
- In the psychoanalytic model, the emotional difficulties observed in kibbutz children are the product of the communal upbringing characteristic.
- Some kibbutzim have been privatized and changes have been made in the communal lifestyle.
Ingredients or Materials
There are no ingredients or materials associated with kibbutzim.
