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| samysamy25 | Nov 5 2009, 11:23 PM Post #1 |
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Blacks experience racism in Morocco A taboo topic In Morocco, as elsewhere in the Maghreb, there is a real problem of racism against blacks. "Black Moroccan" or "black Africans", they nevertheless remain the descendants of slaves. Called "hartani" literally "free man of second rank or more violently" aâzi "might be translated as" dirty negro ", Black Morocco, they are students, migrants, and other sub-Saharan are victims of daily discrimination from the cherifian people . Moroccans are racists against the blacks. In Morocco, as elsewhere in the Maghreb, the black people has always been discriminated against. Persecution, abuse, insults, abuse ... are the daily lot of people of color. To better understand this phenomenon, Afrik.com collected evidence of associations of students of African and Moroccan citizens. A racist different According to Pierre Vermeren, a historian of North African societies, we must differentiate the degree of racism against a Moroccan Black and Black abroad. "There are different categories of blacks in Morocco. The first concerns the black people who are endogenous mixed with the Moroccan population and falling straight slaves. The second is that of black people in the South. They are concentrated in oases entirely populated by black Africans, but are in no way, mixed with Berbers or Arabs. The third affects mainly Africans from Senegal, who were making their pilgrimage in the medina of Fez. The final class, students and migrants is the one most affected by racism. " .. For most Moroccans, trial anti-blackness is reflected through their behavior to outsiders not connected to black people on the one hand, and (or) non-Muslims on the other. It would be a profound sense of superiority which goes back to antiquity. The black slaves in Morocco, were counted in hundreds of thousands at the time. They were certain the body Moroccan military, the civil guard, while others perform tasks attributed to them under the reign of Ahmed El Mansour Eddahbi or of Moulay Ismail in the 16th and 17th century. Today, "Slavery was never formally abolished. The French protectorate in the early 20th century, has just banned the practice. But the initiative never came to Moroccan society itself, "says the historian who refers us to the work of Mohammed Ennaji, soldiers, slaves and concubines, which he illustrates this period. "It is rare for a Moroccan marries a Black" For Nadia, a Moroccan woman aged fifty years, it is not simply a racial problem. "It's deeper than that. It is a sentiment that has been perpetuated from generation to generation. It is extremely rare, for example, a Moroccan marries a Black, a Muslim. This does not happen. The only case which is, strictly speaking, 'tolerated' is when the man was not too Negroid features. There are fears the famous 'that will say on' family and / or the environment. The woman will often hear his mother near him or say he is 'good enough Moroccans not to pick up a Black'. " In the words of Nadia, the feeling is widespread in Morocco, and elsewhere in the Maghreb. "Even for a man who is generally more 'free' as it is he who sends his name and his religion to his children, marry a woman of color is not accepted by his entourage. And it's even harder when he's not one or a non-Muslim. Mixed marriages are already very rare in our culture, then with black non-Moroccan, not Muslims, it is never acceptable. Whether my generation, the generation of my father or my children. " Being Black in Morocco: a nightmare for students and immigrants "The most violent racism expressed against black students. In the city of Rabat International University, is quite visible. Students come from both sides of the continent to pursue their studies, are grouped together, see isolated. They do not share the same premises as the students 'white' Moroccan. It's very community, "says Hervé Baldagai, Secretary General of the CESAM (Confederation of pupils, students and trainees African foreigners in Morocco). "The conditions for blacks are very difficult, insults are regular. We are treated in Arab 'niggers', we were ordered to leave the country, we are treated to 'AIDS carriers', we throw stones. It's unbearable. We encounter problems in government, as to obtain a student card or to the Exchange. The black students return to their countries after their studies "In Morocco, we can not talk too much. Recently, the channel 2M organized a debate on the subject. The problem is that the diffusion, some passages were censored, including the passages where there were complaints. We talk among ourselves assaults in the streets but that's all. Anyway, what do you think happens? In general, at the end of their studies, black students return to their country of origin. Except those from war-torn countries like Sierra Leone, Togo, Ivory Coast, who are forced to stay in Morocco. "Generally, we do not explain the attitude of some Moroccans. I found myself that some factors must be considered. The first is religious. The Black Muslims are less persecuted than blacks Christians or animists. The second factor is due to a cultural misunderstanding. The Moroccan media always show the negative aspects of sub-Saharan Africa (AIDS, wars ...), and Moroccans end up being afraid of us and therefore we reject. Third questioned: education. It is also common to hear children and adults deal with these people "hartani (junior men) or aazi (negro). The young children before we insult their parents unless they do not correct or scold them. Finally, there is, in my opinion, one last reason. It is political. Since 1984, Morocco is no longer part of the African Union. This withdrawal is due to the fact that some African countries like Cameroon or South Africa have challenged the sovereignty of Morocco on Western Sahara, "said Secretary General of the CESAM. "A Black non-Muslim is viewed differently than a Black Muslim" Congolese student in Rabat ESM (Ecole Superieur de Management), Perfect M'Benzé Mouanou is currently a Master in Management Logistics and transport engineering. This is already a year and a half he is studying in Morocco. Today, he testified. "The Congolese do not need a visa to go to Morocco. Only passport is required of us. By cons, we should give around 500 euros of bribes at the airport under threat of being deported. Apart from that, my integration is going well. But I must confess that I wanted to leave my first day here. This does not really happening as I hoped. In Morocco, it resents the cultural and religious difference. A Black non-Muslim is viewed differently than a Black Muslim for example. Such a Moroccan Black and Black abroad. I lived in France 15 years, I also went to Côte d'Ivoire, Togo and many other countries. And I can say that integration is not the same here (...) We are not so many as that in Morocco, but Moroccan we want because there is already a lot of unemployment in the country and they do not accept that we can take 'their' jobs. At the end of my studies, I will return to Congo. I do not see a career here. You know, there was a time when black African students going to study in Côte d'Ivoire and Togo. These are the countries closest to us culturally. But with the troubles in both countries, we have now in Morocco is very different. However, I want to stress that one should not generalize. Morocco is a beautiful country, very open on some points. Some people have very well received, very welcomed. It's really these people who are the pride of the country, "said the young student. Beside him, a young Beninese, who requested anonymity, says, meanwhile, that insults are part of his daily lot. A shy awareness Now people start to speak. The subject remains highly taboo in Morocco, a country that makes hospitality a cultural asset. Since the publication of the article by Maria Daif, in the Moroccan newspaper Telquel, there is a slight awareness. Amel Abou El Aazm is a founder of the young association Lawnouna ( "Our Colors"), founded in 2004 and located in Rabat. The purpose of this organization is to bridge the gap between blacks and Moroccans and people from various backgrounds. She said "the discrimination against the africans and blacks is a fact. It's hard enough for them. Nobody can deny that racism exists in Morocco, those who deny it are evidence of bad faith. But we must still admit that it exists in our countries of sub-Saharan Africans who live very well. They understood the need to have some attitude for integration, including mixing with the population. There is a first step to make, adapt and discover another culture and society in which we live. This may be a small number, but it proves that there is a way for this to develop. And that is the purpose of our association. It can help black people to overcome barriers they may encounter. If necessary, eg, 4 to 5 years for a student to integrate with Morocco, Lawnouna wants, through various activities, accelerate this integration. "Racism is more visible in the street. I do not think there is a single Negro in Morocco, which could leave without being reminded that it is just Black. Stereotypes and prejudices have been on many black people. There was a time when people took to the cannibals, man-eaters. There is also the fact that he is descended from slaves. But you know, I myself spent some time in Congo, I have also already been in Mali. I have been there beyond the clichés and prejudices attributed to me. As a Franco-Moroccan, Mali as the Congo, I spent inevitably experience the 'white African'. These are sentiments rooted in morality, as in Morocco, said the young woman. "Officially, nothing is done to fight against this racism, even if the king shows a speech pro-African and always remember the OAU in his speeches. He welcomed all the same to see that more and more festivals bringing together African Fulani, Malians are held in the country. In particular, we had a visit from Youssou Ndour (Senegal artist, editor's note), "says Amel Abou El Aazm. The debate is open. And we hope that our modest contribution to help make a difference ... Friday, May 27, 2005 / 42 reactions By Smahane Bouyahia http://www.afrik.com/article8447.html |
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| Delilah | Nov 6 2009, 06:50 PM Post #2 |
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Interesting article Samy. It also happens in PR and Latin America as well. In Puerto Rico, it is a matter of pride if you don't have what we call "pelo malo" (bad hair)(African-type hair) or African features. Racism in Puerto Rico, Latin America and the U.S. August 01, 2008 by MaryRose MaryRose Published Content: 2Total Views: 1,386Fans: 1View Profile | Follow | Add to Favorites Single pageFont SizeRead comments (9) Share More topicsLatin America | Racism in America | Puerto Rico "He Has Brown Skin but is Cute" I was born in Puerto Rico to a family with strong Italian roots. Since I can remember I have always liked brown skin boys and so I married one. When we were just friends my parents were OK with that but the day they learned I was pregnant with his child and wanted to marry him their World Racism in Puerto Rico, Latin America and the U.S. came apart. With time they have learned to love my husband for who he is including his Caribbean skin tone but some times my mother would say that my children have brown skin BUT are cute. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/908369/racism_in_puerto_rico_latin_america.html?cat=38 Edited by Delilah, Nov 6 2009, 06:54 PM.
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| Sampr | Nov 7 2009, 05:51 AM Post #3 |
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I have an aunt who has a skin tone darker than mine but dislike blacks and African culture, For dad is hilarious his sister thinks that way. 
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| Conall | Nov 8 2009, 05:36 AM Post #4 |
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Racisms is everywhere and theres not anything that can be done to prevent it. People gotta learn mixing races and mixing cultures always will CAUSE racism. |
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| Delilah | Nov 8 2009, 07:56 AM Post #5 |
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How can race-mixing and culture-mixing cause racism? I'd say segregation of the races and cultures causes racism. |
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| samysamy25 | Nov 8 2009, 02:28 PM Post #6 |
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I no think so cause Racism can be seen frequently in some countries wish is has a majority of a single type of race
Edited by samysamy25, Nov 15 2009, 02:13 PM.
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| Crimson Guard | Nov 15 2009, 09:48 AM Post #7 |
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Tuaregs still keep black African slaves I think. Check this out:
http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?reportid=55080 |
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| samysamy25 | Nov 15 2009, 04:05 PM Post #8 |
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Touargs practice the slavery from the ancient times, they are known in the Middle Ages by this direct merchant of this economy to the Muslim empires but it will see that slavery has changed the real ethnic background of the Tuaregs , time after time specially by the maternal side |
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| Flashrad | Nov 15 2009, 06:56 PM Post #9 |
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white tuaregs come from tafilalet in morocco right, sammy. they are called the nobles are related to middle atlas berbers as i know. |
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