Youth Artistic Expressions in Public Space: A Sociological Study of Street Arts in Casablanca
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https://doi.org/10.63939/ajts.ze4cyv96Keywords:
Street Arts, Youth Expressions, Public Space, Graffiti, Sociology of ArtAbstract
This sociological study explores the various forms of artistic expression practiced by young people in the public spaces of Casablanca between 2010 and 2023, focusing particularly on street theatre and graffiti. The research seeks to understand this phenomenon within its urban sociocultural context, examining its underlying motivations, operational dynamics, and its conception of public space as a site for creative practices.
Methodologically, the study adopts a qualitative approach combining direct and participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and content analysis conducted throughout the examined period.
The findings reveal the emergence of a resistant youth culture striving for recognition and participation in public affairs, while reshaping urban spaces through artistic practices that intertwine aesthetic sensibility with social engagement.
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