Study tracks paradoxes in women's representation in Moroccan Ramadan dramas
Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A study presented in Rabat analyzed the representation of women in Moroccan Ramadan dramas from 2022-2026.
- The research, conducted by Monia Boularaâsi in coordination with Oxfam Morocco, examined central findings from a comprehensive field and theoretical study.
- The findings were discussed with professionals, activists, and academics during the "Gender and Media University 2026" event organized by the Challenge Association for Equality and Citizenship.
A recent study presented in Rabat has shed light on the paradoxical representation of women in Moroccan Ramadan television dramas. The research, conducted by sociologist Monia Boularaâsi in coordination with Oxfam Morocco, was unveiled during the "Gender and Media University 2026" event. The event, organized by the Challenge Association for Equality and Citizenship, brought together professionals, activists, and academics to discuss the central findings of the comprehensive field and theoretical study. The study specifically focused on the period between 2022 and 2026, examining how women are portrayed in popular Ramadan series. The discussions aimed to foster a deeper understanding of gender dynamics within media and their societal impact in Morocco.
Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.