Culture And Customs of Morocco

by Njoku, Raphael Chijioke

• ISBN13: 9780313332890
• ISBN10: 0313332894
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-12-30
• Publisher: Greenwood Pub Group

Summary

Moroccan culture today is a blend of Berber, African, Arab, Jewish, and European influences in an Islamic state. Morocco's strategic position at the tip of North Africa just below Spain has brought these cultures together through the centuries. The parallels with African and Middle Eastern countries and other Muslim cultures are drawn as the major topics are discussed, yet the uniqueness of Moroccan traditions, particularly those of the indigenous Berbers, stand out. The narrative emphasizes the evolving nature of the storied subcultures. With more exposure to Western-style education and pop culture, the younger generations are gradually turning away from the strict religious observances of their elders.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword	ix
Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xiii
Chronology	xv
1 Introduction	1	(20)
2 Religion and Worldview	21	(18)
3 Literature and Media	39	(18)
4 Art and Architecture/Housing	57	(20)
5 Cuisine and Traditional Dress	77	(16)
6 Gender Roles, Marriage, and Family	93	(16)
7 Social Customs and Lifestyle	109	(16)
8 Music and Dance	125	(12)
Glossary	137	(4)
Bibliographic Essay	141	(8)
Index	149