Sex and Lies

Sex and Lies

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In these essays looking at sexual politics in Morocco, Leila Slimani gives voice to young Moroccan women who are grappling with a conservative Arab culture that at once condemns and commodifies sex. In a country where the law punishes and outlaws all forms of sex outside marriage, as well as homosexuality and prostitution, women have only two options for their sexual identities: virgin or wife. Sex and Lies is an essential confrontation with Morocco's intimate demons and a vibrant appeal for the universal freedom to be, to love and to desire.

Author: Leila Slimani
Format: Paperback, 176 pages, 135mm x 216mm, 202 g
Published: 2020, Faber & Faber, United Kingdom
Genre: Non-Christian Religions

Vendor: Book Grocer
SKU: 9780571355037-RETAIL
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Tags: Aspects of religion Gender studies women and girls Islam June-2026 Morocco New Arrivals NewSystem Paperback RR
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In these essays looking at sexual politics in Morocco, Leila Slimani gives voice to young Moroccan women who are grappling with a conservative Arab culture that at once condemns and commodifies sex. In a country where the law punishes and outlaws all forms of sex outside marriage, as well as homosexuality and prostitution, women have only two options for their sexual identities: virgin or wife. Sex and Lies is an essential confrontation with Morocco's intimate demons and a vibrant appeal for the universal freedom to be, to love and to desire.