The Power of Cultural Normativity in Morocco: Disability & Sexuality as Examples

  • Hajar Ouknider Moroccan American Studies Laboratory, Faculty of Letters and Humanities Ben M’sik, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
  • Youness Bermime Moroccan American Studies Laboratory, Faculty of Letters and Humanities Ben M’sik, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
  • Mohamed Benzidan Moroccan American Studies Laboratory, Faculty of Letters and Humanities Ben M’sik, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
  • Abdelmajid Bouziane Moroccan American Studies Laboratory, Faculty of Letters and Humanities Ben M’sik, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4138-2450
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47814/ijssrr.v6i11.629
Keywords: Cultural Normativity; Disability; Discourse; Education; Morocco; Sexuality

Abstract

Culture has the ability to create sets of norms for everyone to follow. This article shows how discursive practices result in the alienation and disenfranchisement of certain members of society. Specifically, it examines how this happens in the way disability and sexuality are constructed in Morocco. Since development at all levels is contingent on accepting and including all members of society regardless of their differences, this article sheds light on the social and economic results of this exclusion. Alternatively, we recommend three solutions: raising awareness, regulation, and education. 

Published
2022-11-04
How to Cite
Ouknider, H., Bermime, Y., Benzidan, M., & Bouziane, A. (2022). The Power of Cultural Normativity in Morocco: Disability & Sexuality as Examples. International Journal of Social Science Research and Review, 5(11), 44-55. https://doi.org/10.47814/ijssrr.v6i11.629
Issue
Vol 5 No 11 (2022): IJSSRR VOL 5 NO 11 2022 NOVEMBER
Section
Main Articles

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