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ABOUT US

Menassat for Research and Social Studies is a social research institution and non-profit organization based in Casablanca, Morocco. Our main mission is to conduct in-depth sociological research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national, and regional level.

MENASSAT STRUCTURE

Menassat consists of researchers from several disciplines who specialize in different sociological fields. The research agenda of the institute is determined by its members and researchers. Menassat is made up of many highly capable researchers including nine professors of sociology, five doctoral students, and five collaborative researchers.

MISSION

To achieve excellence, Menassat intends to function as an open scientific platform offering a space for research, studies, and debates for both researchers and civil society. Another mission of Menassat aims to develop fundamental sociological research, conduct studies, offer expertise, and train young sociologists in research. The main goal of Menassat is to objectively analyze social data in order to inform public decision-makers, academics, opinion leaders, and representatives of civil society.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND VALUES

Creativity

Menassat encourages innovation, critical and reflective thinking, flexibility, and adaptability. The institute encourages open mindedness to enhance the ability to analyze and produce original ideas.

Integrity

Menassat values organization and scientific rigor in order to ensure responsible practices throughout the research process.

Communication

Menassat aims to build strong relationships between the members of the institute at both the national and international level. It encourages and promotes sharing knowledge and information in order to create a collaborative work environment.

Quality

Menassat engages with a wide range of resources and strategies to ensure the highest level of research quality.


Respect

Menassat believes that members, collaborators, partners, and funders are the institution’s most valuable assets. Menassat recognizes the commitment, hard work, and dedication among its members.

LINES OF RESEARCH

Sociology of Religions
Political Sociology
Sociology of Cultures
Sociology of Violence
Sociology of Education
Sociology of Environment
Sociology of Development
Sociology of Economy

RESEARCH AREAS

Social differentiations and change of identities
Marginalization process of exclusion and precariousness in urban and peri-urban areas
Youth, media, and social change
Public space, extremism, and social relations
Social mobility, power relations, and inequalities
Social and cultural development
Gender, family, couple, and cultural changes
History and civilization culture and development in the Mediterranean
Migratory flows and Euro-Mediterranean cultural issues
Women and development in the Euro-Mediterranean area
Socio-cultural movements in the Maghreb
Heritage and religious issues in the Mediterranean sphere
Democracy, modernity, and interreligious dialogue
Cultural productions as representation and education systems

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