Rape Survivors, the Law, and Social Media in Morocco

Authors

  • Sara AIT ALI Doctoral Candidate, Cultural Studies, Hassan II University, FLSHM, Morocco
  • Ilham EL MAJDOUBI Professor, Hassan II University, FLSHM, Morocco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32996/jgcs.2024.4.1.7

Keywords:

Moroccan culture, virginity, honor, rape, Islamic law, penal code

Abstract

This article analyzes the mistreatment of rape victims in Morocco and the risks women face in reporting rape. The stigmatization and categorization of rape victims by Islamic religion and law pose significant challenges, as they prohibit consensual sex outside of marriage. Additionally, the Moroccan Penal Code considers the loss of virginity an aggravating circumstance in rape cases, which could lead to a biased ideology in rape trials.

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Published

2024-05-24

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1

Section

Research Article

License

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

How to Cite

AIT ALI, S., & Ilham EL MAJDOUBI. (2024). Rape Survivors, the Law, and Social Media in Morocco. Journal of Gender, Culture and Society, 4(1), 52-59. https://doi.org/10.32996/jgcs.2024.4.1.7