The role of Rifian virility in the shaping of Spanish masculinity during Spain's colonial wars in the Rif (1900-1927)

From Admiration to Colonial Hierarchy

Datos Bibliográficos

ID4960486
AutoresGemma Torres Delgado (0000-0002-5674-0564, Universitat de Barcelona, autor de correspondencia)
Año2023
Volumen28
Número2
Páginas294-324
Fecha de publicación2023-03-04
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaThe Journal of North African Studies (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1362-9387 • E-ISSN: 1743-9345
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13629387.2021.1917395
OpenAlexW3157081397
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas2
Referencias citadas32

This article examines Spanish colonial discourse on Morocco during the Rif War from the perspective of gender. It focuses on the most reactionary sections of the Army of Africa, which later revolted against the Second Spanish Republic. The image of the Rifian man in this colonial setting is analysed as playing a decisive role in the shaping of Spanish masculinity, which was built through dialogue with this representation of the other's manhood. This male archetype was especially relevant in the culture of the Africanist soldiers who would later have such a huge impact on the history of Spain. This article reflects on the complexities and ambiguities of the colonial relationship and aims to contribute to the discussion on the exceptionality of Spanish colonialism as compared with other European empires

Admiration · Archetype · Art · Colonialism · Hierarchy · Literature · Masculinity · Political science · Politics · Reactionary · Representation (politics · Sociology · Virility · African history and culture studies · Gender Studies · Hispanic-African Historical Relations · History · Law · North African History and Literature