التراتب الاجتماعي و أثره في بناء العلاقات الاجتماعية : صراع الحرائر و الجواري في الأندلس بين القرنين (4-6ه 10-12م)‎

Abstract EN

The present paper strives to reveal the relationship between slave women and free women within the framework of the social fabric, in which man represents what may be considered a major pole.

This research deals with the social status reached by slave women in al-Andalus, which led men to use them for intercourse and service.

He consequently dismissed free women, with whom he had a difficult relationship, due to social traditions, such as having to pay a dowry, organize a wedding banquet, etc.

, all of which were costly expenses.

Slave women, however, were available in big numbers and much less costly.

The rising of slave women from the bottom of the social ladder to an honorable position was not a mere coincidence.

Their social upbringing and professional life allowed them to attain a special status and gain the favor of their masters.

Contrary to free women, who enjoyed little freedom in their relationship with a patriarchal society, slave women were freer in this regard.

Thus, the respective social positions and professional situations of slave and free women determine their statuses in the social hierarchy.