Tea Time: A American's Complaint About Moroccan Cafes

Every morning I walk a mile to the American School in Tangier. Everyday I pass by four cafes. Each cafe has an outdoor patio scene with several tables filled with people. Wait, that description doesn't do the cafe culture justice. The one thing that makes this cafe different from any other cafe around the world is that there are ZERO women sitting and drinking tea or coffee. Do women just not need coffee or a nice break in this area? Apparently thats what these people think. I have gone to cafes with other girls in my program and expericenced gawking, whispering and other annoying forms of harassment and objectification. I can just see myself now jumping over a table to strangle one of the thousands of rude Moroccan men. I think I could blog about my experiences everyday with all the harassment I experience, so be prepared. Sigh. I am so glad to be an American.