THE TERM "HARATIN" IN TAFILALT: FROM THE CONTROVERSY OF NAMING TO PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS

The issue of origin in the Tafilalt region of Morocco is a fundamental topic that requires in-depth studies to understand the diverse Filaali fabric, with the aim of deconstructing racially charged concepts, such as the term "Haratin." This derogatory term, inherited through generations, has remained ingrained in the Filaali dialect, often without awareness of its psychological and social consequences. This paper seeks to unveil the psychological and sociological dimensions associated with the use of this term, while guiding the concerned reader toward refraining from using such expressions and distancing themselves from racial classifications. In this regard, the study goes beyond exploring the historical roots of the term "Haratin" to shed light on the detrimental behaviors that have resulted from the use of these concepts — and continue to do so — over the course of several decades up to the present day, in an environment characterized by ethnic diversity and ongoing coexistence, despite the challenges posed by cultural pluralism.