Abstract
Public space is a place for social interaction, movement and civic expression. However, this space is not neutral; it is marked by power relations, particularly those related to gender/sex. This article presents my doctoral research on the forms of inequality and violence experienced by Moroccan women in urban public spaces – specifically in Marrakesh – particularly in their practice of driving, which is often considered a masculine activity. Gender stereotypes influence not only how women are perceived when they get behind the wheel, but also the behaviours they adopt to adapt or protect themselves. This article discusses my interdisciplinary methodological approach in the social sciences, seeking to understand how to transcribe the respondents' points of view.
Recommended Citation
AFRIAD, Elhoussein
(2025)
"Gender and public space in Morocco :
stereotypes, violence and road safety in Marrakesh,"
Faits de Langue et Société (FLS): Vol. 11:
Iss.
1, Article 10.
Available at:
https://scholarhub.univh2c.ma/fls/vol11/iss1/10