Le "Tasfih" en Tunisie : scarification et sacralisation

Abstract EN

In this work we transgress taboos, prohibitions and sociocultural laws by revealing the secrets of the old beliefs, traditions and popular social consernant the act of censorship "tasfih".

It is practical and symbolic representations magic called "Tasfih" or "R'bat" of sexuality.We apprehended the issue between the Tunisian society that is far from giving up the culture of honor "Sharaf".

It is still attached to religious speech, religious design and / or traditional sexuality and attitudes of young Tunisians who swing between the desire of enjoyment and prohibition.We have also shown the impact of referring magical-mythical-cultural-religious sanctity of these practices and their representations.