The Gender of Dreams
This article focuses on the oneiric and gendered representations and practices. The narration of dream is a confidential speech and not a public one for Tuareg male poets who, unlike female authors, do not consider this a poetic theme. Oneiric practices, associated with the world of death, spirits and sexuality are usually perceived as a « women’s issue », at least in public. However, they are also the subject of male practices but at night and discreetly. Tensions recently introduced by Islamists who are condemning mantic and artistic practices induce enhanced discretion of men and poets about their dream life and their creative process.