Mohammed Derdar

Department of English Studies, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida, Morocco

Publications

• Review Article   
  Perceptions towards moroccan women leadership during COVID-19 pandemic: The case of "Qaida" Huria
  Author(s): Mohammed Derdar*
  
  This article deals with the issue of women’s leadership in Morocco. It particularly sheds light on a significant example of women’s leadership during Covid-19 pandemic. The choice of the period is not random, but it is based upon the assumption that exploring gender roles during times of crisis provides insights into the extent to which women could play a vital role in sustaining peace and security, and hence contributing to society’s advancement at different levels. The present study turns the lens on the leadership of a Moroccan Qaida (municipal leader or commander) in Safi. Methodologically, the study opted for data collected from Facebook and YouTube users commenting on videos about Qaida Huria during Covid-19. The videos were all about the activities Qaida Huria performed to help maintain the guidelines regarding the regularities of the lock.. View More»
  

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