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«Gender Equality – Feminists Put to the Test» is a compelling essay by sociologist Aïcha Belarbi, released this year by La Croisée des chemins. In this work, Belarbi chronicles the evolution of feminist movements in Morocco, offering a deep analysis of their role in advancing equal rights. She implicitly sheds light on the process's shortcomings as well as its contributions to the country's societal evolution.
The essay is enriched with a mix of concepts and critical approaches, enabling the researcher to highlight key references. This allows her to make complex issues accessible to a broad audience without sacrificing depth. Aïcha Belarbi skillfully situates her work within a reflective framework that examines the fight against discrimination, not just from the standpoint of positive law and international provisions, but also through ijtihâd, or theological jurisprudence.
The book provides a generational reflection on the women and men who have helped shape this evolving dynamic at a national level, moving beyond a «one-size-fits-all feminism». «In this book, which does not claim to be exhaustive, we will re-examine the history of feminism, the struggles it has undertaken, highlighting the progress made and the overt or hidden resistances encountered», explains Aïcha Belarbi, who revisits «the dialectic of oppression/liberation and tradition/modernity».
«Over the decades, their voices have been heard, their proposals considered, and their initiatives adopted; this has encouraged Moroccans to question arbitrariness, certainties, and the foundations of the patriarchal system, as well as social inequalities», notes the publisher.
Nevertheless, «the institutionalization of equality remains shaky, tough, and fraught with obstacles», highlighting the importance of a contribution that integrates various approaches for a better understanding.
