MÉRIAM CHEIKH, CATHERINE MILLER

LES MOTS D’AMOUR : DIRE LE SENTIMENT ET LA SEXUALITÉ AU MAROC. DE QUELQUES MATÉRIAUX

Introduction

Les mots d’amour : dire le sentiment et la sexualitÉ au maroc. De quelques matÉriaux. Découvrez comment l'amour et la sexualité sont exprimés en arabe marocain. Analyse du lien entre sentiment et langage au Maroc, basé sur textes, chansons et récits.

Abstract

Este artículo estudia las diferentes maneras de expresar el amor y la sexualidad en árabe marroquí. Pretende analizar la conexión entre amor / sexualidad y lenguaje en Marruecos. Los datos incluyen extractos de textos de especialistas, canciones, proverbios, programas radiofónicos así como relatos autobiográficos recogidos entre mujeres jóvenes en Tánger.

Review

The article, "LES MOTS D’AMOUR : DIRE LE SENTIMENT ET LA SEXUALITÉ AU MAROC. DE QUELQUES MATÉRIAUX," outlines an intriguing linguistic and cultural investigation into the expression of love and sexuality within Moroccan Arabic. The central aim is to meticulously analyze the intricate connection between these deeply personal experiences and the language used to articulate them in Morocco. This focus on the specific socio-linguistic landscape of Moroccan society is particularly timely, promising valuable insights into how such fundamental human emotions and practices are conceptualized, communicated, and potentially constrained or enabled through linguistic means. A notable strength of this proposed study lies in its impressively diverse methodological approach and rich data sources. The research draws upon a wide array of materials, including academic texts from specialists, popular cultural forms like songs and proverbs, and contemporary media such as radio programs. Crucially, it complements these with valuable ethnographic data: autobiographical narratives meticulously collected from young women in Tangier. This multi-faceted collection strategy ensures a comprehensive understanding, moving beyond purely textual analysis to incorporate lived experiences and popular discourse, thereby offering a more holistic and grounded perspective on the subject. This article holds significant promise for contributing to multiple academic fields, particularly sociolinguistics, cultural studies, and gender studies pertaining to the Arab world. By dissecting the ways love and sexuality are verbalized, the research has the potential to shed light on evolving social norms, gender roles, and the negotiation of intimacy in a Moroccan context. The inclusion of young women's voices is especially vital, offering a rare glimpse into subjective experiences that are often marginalized or unspoken. Such an investigation is not only linguistically insightful but also culturally critical, challenging monolithic understandings and fostering a deeper appreciation for the complexities of human emotion and expression across diverse societies.

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