What is the role of veiling in Moroccan society?
The role of veiling in Moroccan society is to control and oppress women. Men use the veil to control women by telling them that they must be covered in order to be proper and respected. Fatema Mernissi challenges traditional views on veiling by saying that it is a choice, and not something that should be forced upon women. The consequences of not wearing a veil can include being ostracized from society, or even killed. Some women choose to wear a veil despite oppression because they believe it is their religious duty, or because they want to show defiance against the patriarchy. There is hope for change within Moroccan society regarding the treatment of women, but it will likely be slow and gradual.