Journal of Studies in Language, Culture and Society (JSLCS)
Volume 8, Numéro 2, Pages 62-74
2025-06-30
The Aurès Between 1935-1936 Through The Eyes Of Thérèse Rivière
Authors : Mokhnane Tarek .
Abstract
Abstract: This article examines the journey of French anthropologist Thérèse Rivière to the Aurès region during 1935-1936, where she sought to study the Chaoui Amazigh society and document its cultural, social, and economic features. This expedition was part of the broader efforts of French anthropological missions to understand local communities, especially within the colonial context of that time. Rivière’s observations focus on the structure of Chaoui society, highlighting strong family ties, inherited customs and traditions, and the central role of women in social and economic life. She also documents details of daily life, including traditional clothing, rituals and festive occasions, and economic activities based on herding and agriculture. The photographs Rivière took during her journey serve as significant visual records, capturing the reality of life in the Aurès at the time. Her research, housed at the (Musée de l'Homme) in Paris, has enriched anthropological knowledge of the Chaoui community, making her work a valuable reference for studying this region. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of her work in preserving the cultural heritage of the Aurès and showcasing the diversity and richness of Algerian society during that period
Keywords
: Anthropology ; Aurès ; ethnographic studies ; social history ;Thérèse Rivière
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