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Writing the Body, Writing for the Body

Does the Tattoo Emerge as an Emblem of Defiance or a Manifestation of Reluctance

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ID21829318
AuthorsLatifa Zoulagh (Bowie State University, corresponding author)
Year2026
Volume3
Issue8
Pages138-152
Publication date2026-06-25
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueALTERNATIVE FRANCOPHONE (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1916-8470 • E-ISSN: 1916-8470
PublisherUniversity of Alberta Libraries (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.29173/af29554
OpenAlexW7165920646
LanguageEN

This article delves into the intricate landscape of Moroccan society, a traditional Arab-Muslim milieu often perceived as a realm where women are confined. Yet, within this cloistered existence, the emergence of the female voice manifests a rich tapestry of women’s writing. This literary production is deeply woven into collective feminine traditions, such as the enduring practices of tattooing and henna calligraphy, which serve as the foundation for a contemporary artistic and literary expression. By illuminating the female body as a canvas of liberation, these archaic forms of writing emerge as vital markers in the reclamation of feminine identity, reflecting the resolute spirit of Moroccan women in their quest for empowerment

Clothing · Emblem · Realm · Rhetorical question · Fashion and Cultural Textiles · Feminism, Gender, and Sexuality Studies · Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications

Citation velocityhistorical
Highly citedNo

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