Subcultures in Morocco

The Berbers

The Berbers can be considered the original people of the country. It is not easy to calculate from when they are here, although there are several dates that express their antiquity: some cave paintings in neighboring Algeria are from at least 8,000 years ago and the XXII dynasty of Egypt, from the year 935 BC, was Berber. Even today they form 35-40% of Moroccan society, according to some estimates, and retain much of their traditions, although in the cities they have merged with the Arabs. One of the cultural aspects that they preserve is their language, of which there are three dialects: Amazigh, Chleuh, and Rifeño. Their natural habitat was the mountains and the desert, hence their fame as nomads, although not all were dedicated to transhumance. Although they are predominantly brown in skin and hair, as is the case in North Africa, Berbers with blonde hair and lighter eyes can still be found today, which are a reminder of the mixture they experienced with the invasions of European vandals, in the centuries V and VI. 

                                     The Arabs

Arabs formed another specific subculture in Morocco. This subculture invaded Morocco in the 7th and 11th centuries and from this time a new period in the history of Morocco started. Their conquest was met with fierce resistance from the Berber tribes. The Arabs eventually succeeded in taking over Morocco and forcing the Berbers to adopt the Arab culture and Muslim religion. The Arabs represent about 40% of the Moroccan population and live mainly in the northern regions of Morocco. One of the main characteristics of Arab culture in Morocco is their customs, language, music, religion, food, and dress.

Compare and Contrast Morroco and Colombia Based on the Hofstede Model

Compare and Contrast Morroco and Colombia based on the Hofstede Model

Based on the Hofstede model, Colombia and Morocco have similar results on each criterion. On one hand, Colombia`s and Morocco`s power distance index it's pretty much the same, this means in both countries people tend to accept social inequality. Also, on the masculinity versus femininity dimension, both countries are mostly feminine. In addition, the aspect on which Morocco and Colombia have basically the same result is on long term orientation versus short term orientation. The numbers are pretty low on LTO, these means people prefer to stick to traditions and view social change with suspicion. For last, there are some gaps between the results specifically on the criteria of individualism versus collectivism and indulgence versus restraint. Apparently, Colombia is very collectivist while, Morocco is Individualist. People from Colombia act for the benefit of the whole society, instead Morrocans prefer to act for the benefit of themselves. Finally, Colombians believe that it is right to seek gratification and pleasure, while Morrocans prefer to control their desires through strict social norms. In this sense, Moroccan`s are quite more ethical than Colombians.

Cultural Model Lewis

What is the lewis model?

Created by Richard Lewis, it shows us the cultural differences regarding time management. He divides cultures into three categories: linear active, Multi-active and Reactive.

* linear active: Those who plan, program, organize, pursue chains of action, do things one by one. 

* Multi-active: Those happy, talkative people who do many things at once, planning their priorities not taking into account a time schedule, but rather a relative emotion or the importance that each appointment can bring. 

* Reactive:   those cultures that prioritize courtesy and respect, listening calmly and calmly to their interlocutors and reacting cautiously to the proposals of the other party.

What type does Morocco belong to?

Morocco is part of Multi-Active cultures. Moroccans are people who aren't interested in following a plan, they live one day at a time and prioritize what is really important and not a schedule.

Here are some more characteristics of Multi-Active cultures:

* Multi-active people are often less interested in schedules or punctuality. They are more likely to observe them if a linear-active partner insists. They consider reality to be more important than man-made appointments.

* Multi-active people don't like to leave conversations unfinished. For them, completing a human transaction is the best way they can invest their time.

* Multi-active people think they can be more productive in their own way.

* Multi-Active people have no problem with doing multiple tasks at the same time

1. Is the use of Hijab mandatory in women?

*  In Morocco, the Hijab is certainly a choice. Both young and old use the Hijab, and in big cities, it is as common to see it as not to see it

2. Moroccan women suffer oppression?

*  Yes, half of the women in Morocco suffer gender violence, a survey reveals that only 6.6% of victims denounce their attackers.

3. What is the clothing used by men in Morocco?

*  The traditional Moroccan clothing for men is the "Chilaba", which is a closed tunic with a hood. It is usually accompanied by a red cap (which does not cover the entire head) called "Tarbush".

Morocco

Morocco: stereotypes 

Whenever we think of Morocco or any Arab country, we generally think of those desert places, full of vendors in market places, of Muslim people, men in turbans and women with hijab and with their entire bodies covered.

                                             

Moroccan people practice Polygamy"

Polygamy is strongly connected to Morrocans and Arabs in general, because the way in which arabs were represented in the colonial era. Most of non Arabs still shaped the Arabs as passive, still use candles instead of electricity, a patriarchal society. The non Arabs think that Morrocan men do marry many women at the same time as in any other Arabian country. In fact, polygamy is almost not practical in Morocco. It is an uncommon practice among Morrocans, and legal restrictions limit it. Morroco`s law discourages polygamy. So that the majority of men in Morocco marry only one woman, except when the woman died, or has a health problem

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