VOICED: Women in Morocco still steps behind men

VOICED: Women in Morocco still steps behind men

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses a support group in Casablanca where women like Aisha seek legal counseling due to domestic violence. It highlights Morocco's 2004 family law reforms, which empower women by allowing divorce without a husband's consent and raising the marriage age to 18. However, challenges remain, such as underage marriages and judicial discretion in law application. The video also touches on inheritance laws based on Islamic Sharia, which favor sons over daughters. Despite reforms, many Moroccan women still face significant legal and societal challenges.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In what ways do judges have discretion in family law cases?

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What issues are present in the inheritance laws based on Islamic Sharia law?

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