Study reveals disparity between political message and image of women in Moroccan media

    Some media, particularly  the print press, ignores the pioneering role of women and reproduces stereotypes of women as victims, consumers or housewives, according to the results of the study, conducted by the Ministry of Social Development, Family and Solidarity.

    Speaking on this occasion, Minister of Social Development, Family and Solidarity, Nouzha Skalli, called for recognizing the culture of gender equality in the media, taking into consideration the reality of female gender and not overlooking the success of some women who actually contribute to the development of society.

    Morocco has undertaken a series of reforms, strategies and plans to provide the necessary support to women and improve their status, Mrs. Skalli said.

    The themes relating to violence against women and sexual harassment are not sufficiently publicized by the press, revealed the study noting a male dominance on political, economic and sports issues.

    On the other hand, the authors of the study found that the new generation of directors and scriptwriters present a different picture about women as they try to demonstrate that they are keen on improving research, explaining their ideas, justifying and developing them.

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