Blog post 1: Race, Ethnicity, Culture or Religion
Before traveling to Morocco, I had assumptions about gender roles and the types of careers woman might typically hold. But visiting Morocco challenged those assumptions and changed my perspective.For example when we visited the Blueberry farm I noticed several women actively working in research and scientific positions at the farm. Seeing women involved in agricultural science and laboratory work in Morocco was inspiring because these are often considered male-dominated fields in many parts of the world.
One moment that stood out to me was in the dairy farm, seeing a woman working in the laboratory testing milk samples from the cows.Her role seemed highly technical and important to the quality and safety of the dairy production process. It reminded me that women contribute significantly to science, agriculture, and research, even in industries where men are traditionally more visible in Morocco. According to UNESCO, women around the world include Morocco are increasingly participating in STEM fields, although they still face barriers in many industries(UNESCO,2025).
This experience made me reflect on how women around the world continue to break barriers in careers related to STEM, agriculture, and leadership.It made me realize how aw as a woman I have the opportunity purses any career but woman in other counties like Morocco probably face more challenges.In Morocco, these women showed intelligence, and dedication in their work. Watching them perform research and quality testing challenged stereotypes and showed how societies are evolving to create more opportunities for women.
Aden, I found your blog very interesting! I really enjoyed reading your post because it touched on the stereotypes people may have about gender roles in Morocco. I thought your examples of the women working at the blueberry and dairy farms were especially interesting because they showed how women are actively contributing to scientific research and quality control in industries that are often seen as male-dominated. Your blog made me think about how easy it is to assume women in other countries have fewer opportunities when that is not necessarily true and instead we get to witness the progress being made firsthand. Hearing that women’s participation in STEM fields is increasing, even with ongoing challenges, really stood out to me because it shows how societies are continuing to evolve and provide more opportunities for women despite traditional expectations and barriers. It is inspiring to see women representing those fields and hopefully it can encourage future generations of women to pursue similar careers and challenge stereotypes as well. Overall, your post made me think more deeply about gender stereotypes globally and how they may compare across different countries.
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