CLEAN : Moroccan film tackles taboo of unmarried mothers

The transcript describes a personal experience in Tangiers, where a woman intended to give birth and give her child up for adoption due to societal pressures on unwed mothers. The narrator reflects on the harsh realities faced by these women, including the risk of imprisonment. The experience deeply affected the narrator, leading to a writing process filled with gratitude for their own circumstances, contrasting with the struggles of many others.

What was the woman's initial plan when she came to Tangiers?

• To visit family and friends

• To give birth and return to her village

• To start a new life with her child

• To find a job and settle down

What was the consequence for unwed mothers seeking hospital care at the time?

• They were offered adoption services

• They received community support

• They risked being reported to the police

• They were given free medical assistance

How did the narrator feel about the woman's situation?

• Angry and resentful

• Indifferent and detached

• Deeply affected and empathetic

• Confused and uncertain

What did the narrator start doing instinctively after the experience?

• Traveling to different countries

• Writing about the experience

• Adopting a child

• Volunteering at a hospital

What emotion did the narrator express while writing with their child beside them?

• Frustration with societal norms

• Indifference to the woman's plight

• Gratitude for their own situation

• Regret for not helping more