Cinematizing Gender Construction: Visual Sociology and Narratives of Resistance in Moroccan Feminist Cinema

How can cinematic storytelling shape gender politics in societies with deep-rooted patriarchal norms? I propose Moroccan feminist cinema as a particularly powerful medium for challenging prescribed gender roles and offering alternative narratives of women's agency and resistance. I analyze how gender is constructed and challenged through cinematic narratives. I examine how these visual stories engage with social and political agendas that define norms and marginalize deviation within Moroccan society. In a context where cultural and institutional strains shape public discourse, cinema emerges as a space for passing identities and questioning societal boundaries. Using a mixed-methods approach, including film analysis, intertextual discourse analysis, and critical readings of audience reception, I demonstrate how Moroccan feminist films like Sofia (2018) and Adam (2019) critique societal norms and highlight alternative visions of women’s roles and rights.