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MOROCCAN TV ADVERTISING IN 2023: TOWARDS A GENDER TRANSFORMATIVE AGENDA

Sarra Chahbane
Published 30 January 2025
Vol. 11, No. 3 (2023)
pp. 24-34
CC BY 4.0
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    Sarra Chahbane
    Researcher, FLDM, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University Fez
    MA

This study examines the contemporary landscape of Moroccan TV advertising in 2023, specifically focusing on its evolutionary trajectory towards the adoption of a gender-transformative agenda. Against the backdrop of heightened societal consciousness regarding gender equality and the imperative of inclusive representation across various domains, including the realm of advertising, this article delves into the concerted efforts undertaken by the Moroccan advertising industry to challenge entrenched gender norms and cultivate a more transformative paradigm. Traditionally, advertising has been culpable of reinforcing and perpetuating gender stereotypes, constraining men and women within narrowly defined roles. However, catalyzed by social movements advocating for equality and inclusivity, advertisers find themselves compelled to reevaluate their approaches, embracing a more encompassing and diverse framework. Given this, this paper employs qualitative content analysis to scrutinize a curated corpus of five Moroccan advertisements, investigating how they challenge prevailing gender portrayals and deviate from perpetuating stereotypical representations. The analysis of the findings reveals the extent to which the selected advertisements actively engage in the transformative representation of gender by challenging rather than nurturing gender stereotypes. It unveils the way the selected advertisements demonstrate a deliberate departure from the stereotypical depiction of women in domestic roles or as passive objects, to portraying them in diverse and empowered positions. Similarly, men are depicted beyond conventional masculine stereotypes, showcasing a broader spectrum of roles and expectations. Accordingly, this study not only provides insights into the current state of Moroccan advertising with regard to gender transformative practices but also contributes to the broader discourse surrounding the role of advertising in promoting gender equality and instigating social change.

JournalJournal of Marketing Management and Research
ISSN3065-033X
Volume / IssueVol. 11, No. 3 (2023)
Pages24-34
Published30 January 2025
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LicenseCC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution
PublisherKeith Publications
Chahbane, S. (2025). MOROCCAN TV ADVERTISING IN 2023: TOWARDS A GENDER TRANSFORMATIVE AGENDA. Journal of Marketing Management and Research, Vol. 11 No. 3, pp. 24-34

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