Date of Award

Spring 2024

Thesis Type

Open Access

Degree Name

Honors Bachelor of Arts

Department

Political Science

Sponsor

Tahmina Rahman

Committee Member

Rachel Newcomb

Committee Member

Dan Chong

Abstract

This undergraduate research thesis aims to examine the implications of clientelism in Morocco from the perspectives of the citizens. Clientelism, or patronage-based political exchange can have a significant impact on political systems, and representative politics. While studies have been done examining citizen’s perspectives on clientelism, this aimed to be the first study in the context of Morocco. Using qualitative data from interviews and literature examination, the author tested three assumptions. He analyzed if clientelistic networks in Morocco are entrenched via Urban-Rural divides, if clientelism has had a symbiotic relationship with the Amazigh’s movement for greater political representation, and if Moroccan citizens would believe the short term benefits of clientelism could potentially outweigh the costs. While this study increased the plausibility of the existence of clientelism in Morocco existing upon urban rural divide, the limitation of sample size for qualitative interviews prohibited conclusive results on clientilism’s impact on greater Amazigh political representation or a citizen’s moral evaluation of clientelism.

Rights Holder

Adam Lahlou

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