African Religious Art and Architecture (Arts/Religion/History)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000)

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Youth Agency in Arts and Humanities: An Action Research Study from Morocco's African Perspective

Ahmed El Mahjoub, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, National Center for Scientific and Technical Research (CNRST) Fatiha Bouziane, National Center for Scientific and Technical Research (CNRST)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18717964
Published: September 20, 2000

Abstract

Youth in Morocco play a significant role in arts and humanities, reflecting Africa's rich cultural heritage. An ethnographic approach involving participant observation, interviews, and surveys to understand youth engagement with local art forms and historical narratives. Youth initiatives have revitalized traditional Moroccan art forms such as Gnawa music and Berber pottery, contributing to cultural preservation and identity formation. Youth-led projects enhance community cohesion and economic development in rural areas, while also fostering intergenerational dialogue on cultural heritage. Support for youth arts initiatives should include mentorship programmes and infrastructure support to sustain these vibrant cultural expressions. Morocco, Youth Engagement, Cultural Revitalization, Arts and Humanities

How to Cite

Ahmed El Mahjoub, Fatiha Bouziane (2000). Youth Agency in Arts and Humanities: An Action Research Study from Morocco's African Perspective. African Religious Art and Architecture (Arts/Religion/History), Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18717964

Keywords

AfricanizationEthnographyHeritage StudiesParticipatory Action ResearchYouth ActivismCultural Policy AnalysisDecolonial Theory

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