Morocco's first female prime minister caught between the king, clerics, and feminists
Summary
Fatima Zahra El Mansouri was appointed as Morocco's first female prime minister by King Mohammed VI. Her appointment sparked mixed reactions in Morocco, highlighting ongoing tensions between traditional religious views and efforts toward gender equality.Key Facts
- Fatima Zahra El Mansouri is Morocco's first female prime minister.
- King Mohammed VI holds most executive power in Morocco, a constitutional monarchy.
- El Mansouri’s party won the most seats in the September parliamentary elections.
- Some Moroccan religious leaders question whether a woman should lead the government.
- Public opinion is divided, with older men often uncomfortable but younger people, especially women, more supportive.
- Morocco’s inheritance laws generally give daughters half the share of sons, leading to criticism of gender inequality.
- Family laws allowing polygamy and unequal inheritance are under debate but remain largely unchanged.
- Proposed reform to improve women’s rights, such as changes to marriage and education, have been announced but are not yet law.
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