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Empowered Voices

The Experiences of Left-Behind Women in Rural Morocco

Bibliographic Data

ID22201077
AuthorsFadili Lamiae (Chouaib Doukkali University), Rhouni Raja (Chouaib Doukkali University), Derdar Mohammed (Chouaib Doukkali University)
Year2024
Volume4
Issue3
Pages65-72
Publication date2024-06-11
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueIntegrated Journal for Research in Arts and Humanities (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2583-1712 • E-ISSN: 2583-1712
PublisherStallion Publication (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.55544/ijrah.4.3.13
OpenAlexW4399703340
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited11

Our comprehensive interviews and observational research highlight a crucial disparity between established theories of empowerment, such as those by Naila Kabeer, and the perspectives of left-behind women in rural Morocco. This gap underscores the need to bridge academic discourse with the real-life experiences of these women. Our study aims to develop a theoretical framework that explains these differences, emphasizing previously overlooked factors. Specifically, our findings reveal the significant role of family ties and the importance of creating an environment for dignified living—elements often marginalized in empowerment discussions. This nuanced understanding is essential for evolving the concept of empowerment to better reflect the realities of these women

Empowerment · Observational study · Political science · Sociology · Women's empowerment · Anthropological Studies and Insights · Gender Studies · Medicine · Microfinance and Financial Inclusion · Religion, Society, and Development

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Unique citing works1
Citations per year1
Citation span2025 - 2025 (1)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 1

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