Women and the Right to Land in Morocco: the Sulaliyyates Movement
Summary
This article discusses the Sulaliyyates movement in Morocco. Sulaliyyates, “tribal” women from both Arabic and Tamazight speaking collectivities, are demanding an equal share compared to men when their land is privatized or divided. These women are at the forefront of struggles over land rights, housing, and political representation in Morocco.
Citation
Salime, Zakia, “Women and the Right to Land in Morocco: the Sulaliyyates Movement,” in Women and Gender in Middle East Politics, POMEPS Studies no. 19. Washington, DC: Project on Middle East Political Science [POMEPS], May 2016.
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