Multinational Research Society Publisher

MRS Journal of Arts, Humanities and Literature

Issue-11(November), Volume-2 2025

1. The Occidentalization of the Moroccan Cultural Status Quo between Nega...
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Kawtar Ettour*
University of Sultan Moulay Slimane, Flsh beni mellal
1-5
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17502105

It's commonly argued that the Moroccan culture is a huge conceptual and performative gamut that epitomizes a set of specific living conditions along with the way of epiphanizing and regulating their minutiae to the constant needs of the Moroccan being. It's a medium through which the individual assimilates, interprets and practicalizes a routine that adapts to the normative codes of their societal engagement, political mechanization, geographical distribution and economic investment. That's why each culture is distinguished by a sui generis quiddity that inherently depends on how individuals build up consistent convictions and aspirations visà-vis the socio-cultural milieu to which they belong. In fact, the interpretation of a particular culture can be mediated and mediatized by different platforms through which we extract different anthropological and epistemological means of difference, diversity and to some extent differentiation or différance. For instance, one of the major tenets which are highly evident and critical for such promotion is the films. Each film is considered as an imaginative and to some extent realistic gambit that illustrates the evidence of a specific human cause either in its objective, subjective or neutral means. This perspective is insistently approximated by the Moroccan film of 'Asifa Abi' where we relate to the causes, circumstances and ramifications of a culture shock between the Moroccan traditional heritage and the French modernist lifestyle. The film exposes it as modernist more than modern due to its implicit theoretical approach of different make-beliefs which can be exposed as the grand-narratives of the contemporary world. It brings us to trace a non-mimetic perlustration where the film-maker designs a comparative study between two modes of living, and thus relating their mechanical materialism and evolutionary paradigms to the audience's speculation, reflexivity and introspection. Then, this paper is an in-between engagement that deepens the deconstruction of culture as a huge liminal space where structural and ideological barricades are mainly meant to join and overlap rather than blur and fix to perlustrate the personal and socio-political criteria through which the human nature substitutes their epiphany and sensibility vis-à-vis the cosmological tendency of their ongoing life.

2. UNEQUAL POWER, UNEQUAL SAFETY: A GENDERED ANALYSIS OF GENDER-BASED VIO...
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Dr. John Motsamai Modise*
Tshwane University of Technology
6-15
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17559444

This study examines gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa with a particular emphasis on women's experiences. It highlights the societal norms and underlying power disparities that support this violence when viewed through a gendered lens. Principal Subjects GBV against women's prevalence and types in South Africa. The effects of GBV on survivors' emotional, mental, and physical health. The cultural, societal, and economic aspects that lead to GBV. The benefits and drawbacks of the current survivor support programs and interventions. In order to effectively prevent and respond, policy changes, social initiatives, and support services are required. Methodological approach, a variety of techniques will be used in this study, such as: review of the body of research on GBV in South Africa with an emphasis on the experiences of women. Analysis of pertinent data on the incidence, manifestations, and effects of GBV. To further understand women's lived experiences, qualitative research techniques like focus groups and interviews may be included subject to further research design. Principal Arguments Understanding and combating GBV in South Africa require a gendered analysis. GBV is largely caused by power disparities and patriarchal attitudes. Interventions that are effective must empower women and deal with the underlying causes of GBV. For long-lasting change to occur, legislators, NGOs, communities, and individuals must work together. Conclusions, GBV is a complicated problem that calls for a multifaceted strategy that addresses its underlying causes and gives women more control. South Africa may advance toward a future free from gender-based violence by putting into place efficient legislative measures, social programs, and enhanced support services.

3. GENDER SENSITIVITY AND VICTIM-CENTRED APPROACHES AMONG SAPS OFFICERS H...
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Dr. John Motsamai Modise*
Tshwane University of Technology
16-24
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17559724

This study aims to assess the level of gender sensitivity and the implementation of victim-centred approaches among South African Police Service (SAPS) officers handling domestic violence complaints. The study seeks to identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities to enhance policing practices, promote survivor protection, and strengthen public trust in law enforcement. Despite the existence of domestic violence legislation and SAPS policies, many victims report experiences of insensitivity, victim-blaming, and inadequate support during police interactions. Gender-insensitive attitudes, limited training, cultural biases, and systemic constraints hinder the effective application of victim-centred practices, creating a critical need to evaluate officers’ responses to domestic violence complaints. A systematic qualitative and quantitative approach will be employed. Data will be collected through structured surveys, semi-structured interviews with SAPS officers, and review of case management records. Purposive sampling will target officers handling DV cases in selected urban and semi-urban stations. Data analysis will combine descriptive and thematic techniques, allowing for triangulation of findings and a comprehensive understanding of both attitudes and practical application of gender-sensitive, victim-centred approaches. Key Findings: Variation in officers’ gender sensitivity levels, influenced by training, experience, and organizational culture. Inconsistent implementation of victim-centred practices, including trauma-informed care, active listening, and referral services. Barriers such as workload pressures, cultural biases, and resource limitations affecting effective policing of domestic violence cases. Evidence of positive outcomes where training, supervision, and supportive organizational structures promote gender-sensitive, victim-centred approaches. The study is expected to demonstrate that enhancing gender sensitivity and victim-centred practices among SAPS officers improves survivor satisfaction, reporting rates, and trust in law enforcement. The findings will provide evidence-based recommendations for policy, training, and practice improvements, emphasizing multi-stakeholder collaboration and the integration of trauma-informed, rights-based approaches in policing domestic violence cases in South Africa.

4. INTER-DEPARTMENTAL COLLABORATION BETWEEN SAPS, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND...
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Dr. John Motsamai Modise*
Tshwane University of Technology
25-34
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17562841

The study investigates the effectiveness of inter-departmental collaboration between the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Department of Social Development (DSD), and the justice system in managing domestic violence cases. It aims to identify challenges, assess coordination mechanisms, and provide recommendations to improve case management, victim support, and policy implementation. Despite legal frameworks such as the Domestic Violence Act (1998) and the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (NSP-GBVF), domestic violence remains pervasive in South Africa. Fragmented interdepartmental collaboration, operational inefficiencies, and limited stakeholder engagement have hindered effective management, delaying victim support and reducing prosecution success rates. A systematic qualitative research design was adopted, combining document analysis, case studies, and semi-structured interviews with officials from SAPS, DSD, and the justice system. The study also incorporated perspectives from community leaders, traditional authorities, and civil society actors. Data were analyzed thematically to identify patterns, challenges, and best practices in interdepartmental collaboration. Communication and coordination among SAPS, DSD, and the justice system are inconsistent, with informal networks often replacing structured protocols. Operational challenges include resource constraints, role ambiguity, policypractice gaps, and insufficient training. Effective collaboration improves victim-centered outcomes, including timely protection, psychosocial support, and higher case resolution rates. Multi-stakeholder engagement, including community leaders, church fraternities, private sector actors, and diaspora, strengthens service delivery and prevention efforts. Digital tools, shared case management systems, and joint task teams significantly enhance inter-agency coordination and accountability. The study demonstrates that robust inter-departmental collaboration is critical to managing domestic violence cases effectively. Structured communication, victim-centered approaches, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based policy implementation are essential for improving operational efficiency, victim protection, and societal outcomes. The findings provide actionable recommendations for government, law enforcement, social development, communities, and other stakeholders to foster a coordinated and sustainable response to domestic violence in South Africa

5. INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTRUMENTS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON NATIONAL...
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Dr. John Motsamai Modise*
Tshwane University of Technology
35-46
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17564700

Domestic violence remains a pervasive social and human rights challenge in South Africa, undermining the safety, dignity, and well-being of survivors, particularly women. This study examines the influence of international human rights instruments, such as CEDAW, DEVAW, and the Maputo Protocol, on the development, implementation, and effectiveness of national domestic violence laws. The problem statement highlights persistent gaps in enforcement, socio-cultural barriers, and inconsistencies between domestic legislation and international standards, which limit the protection of victims. The study adopts a systematic qualitative methodological approach, combining document analysis of international and national legal instruments, literature review, and case studies to explore normative alignment, legislative domestication, enforcement challenges, and stakeholder engagement. Key findings indicate that international instruments provide essential normative guidance for domestic law reform but that effective enforcement is constrained by institutional weaknesses, socio-cultural norms, and resource limitations. Multi-sectoral collaboration among government, law enforcement, civil society, communities, religious organizations, the private sector, and diaspora actors emerges as a critical strategy for enhancing the protection of survivors. In conclusion, the study demonstrates that aligning domestic violence legislation with international human rights standards requires not only legal reform but also institutional capacity building, community engagement, and continuous monitoring. The findings provide actionable recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders, aiming to create safer communities, strengthen survivor protection, and advance gender equality in South Africa.

6. Understanding the Motivations for Participating in a Virtual Brand Com...
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Manel Najar* , Souad Maghraoui
Assistant Professor of Marketing, Higher Institute of Technological Studies in Communications of Tunis, Tunisia
47-53
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17763670

Aims: This study aims to explore the motivations driving consumers to actively participate in a virtual brand community on Instagram, using Sephora’s international community as a case study. It seeks to identify the different categories of motivations and understand how they contribute to engagement within visually oriented social media environments. Study Design: An exploratory qualitative study combining netnography and semi-structured interviews. The research was conducted online within Sephora’s international Instagram community. Data collection was carried out through digital observation and interviews with active community members. Methodology: A qualitative exploratory approach was adopted. The study involved netnographic observation of interactions within Sephora’s Instagram community and semi-structured interviews with 12 active users. Data were analyzed to identify underlying motivations for participation. Seven categories of motivations emerged: informational, social, hedonic, altruistic, visibility-related, identity-related, and affective. These motivations were grouped into utilitarian logics (information seeking, mutual support) and symbolic logics (self-expression, belonging, recognition). Results: The findings reveal that engagement in Sephora’s Instagram community is driven by a combination of utilitarian and symbolic motivations. The analysis highlights the central role of aesthetics, emotional expression, and interactivity in fostering user participation. Motivations related to identity, visibility, and social belonging are particularly significant in visually oriented platforms such as Instagram.

7. From Prohibition to Preparation: Reframing Academic Integrity in the A...
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James Hutson*
Lindenwood University, USA
54-65
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17760585

This study analyzes how U.S. universities reconfigure academic integrity during the 2024–2025 cycle in response to widespread generative AI adoption. The analysis foregrounds three loci: student ignorance and metacognitive blind spots; the expanded remit of Academic Integrity Officers prioritizing education over punishment; and deliberate AI-enabled misconduct that exposes the evidentiary limits of detection technologies. A mixed-methods design integrates a multi-site review at Arizona State University, Montclair State University, and Cornell University with synthesis of surveys, policies, and faculty development guidance. Findings show that detector outputs function as conversational prompts rather than adjudicative proof, necessitating dialogic resolution standards, process evidence, and due-process safeguards to reduce false positives and bias. Institutions that center syllabus clarity, assignment-level AI permissions, and transparent attribution norms report fewer gray-area violations and higher student comprehension of expectations. Pedagogical redesign—personalized, context-bound prompts; scaffolded drafting with reflections; inclass writing and oral defenses; and structured ―AI-in-the-open‖ tasks that demand critique and verification—reduces incentives to outsource cognition while strengthening targeted learning outcomes. The study maps integrity work to labor-market demands for AI fluency, arguing for frameworks that cultivate ethical AI competence rather than prohibitions that suppress skill formation. Attention to accessibility and neurodiversity remains pivotal; integrity regimes that ignore assistive use cases risk exacerbating inequities and chilling legitimate accommodations. The article proposes a sustainable governance model coupling principled authorization and attribution with evidence-based adjudication, faculty training aligned to curricular cycles, and continuous assessment improvement. Collectively, these strategies reposition academic integrity as a design problem aligned with AI literacy and graduate employability.





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