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Haddoudi, Zineb (2017)

'Moudawana' as an imperfect remedy for gender inequality

Bachelor thesis | Midden-Oostenstudies (BA)

This research will examine the main debates about the reforms of the New Family Code in Morocco that was issued in 2004 by King Mohammed VI. The main political parties were composed of modernists, conservatives and reformists who engaged in such discussions. The disagreement between modernists and conservatives led to the interference of the monarch, who formed a commission responsible for implementing the reforms. Feminist efforts and contributions will also be outlined to examine whether the reforms will ensure women’s participation in the public sphere and promote gender equality. Although the Family Code received several positive reactions, it still has many loopholes upon closer examination; however, the public opinion of Moroccans varies greatly as many remain unaware of these loopholes.

Morocco

Family code reform

Moudawana

Author

Haddoudi, Zineb

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation

Modern Middle East

Supervisors

Strava, Cristiana

ECTS Credits

10

Language

en