Conclusion
Looking at the history of Algeria as well as the socio-economic and political landscape within the country provides a lens into the cultural construction of gender taking place there. Internal and external factors have contributed to previous and recent mob attacks on women, which must be considered in their broader context. The scope of law, violence, and social gendered positions effecting women are essential elements in the formation of the recent acts of male violence against women in Algeria.
In particular, the HassiMassudi mob attacks that specifically targeted women were part of a deeper structural issue that is closely related to the historical and cultural development of the social perceptions of women. These violent acts committed against women in Algeria are by no means accepted or tolerated by all men within this area. Acts of violence targeting women are only the actions reflecting the views of a select few Algerian people (Islamic Extremists). From colonial penetration, to political instability, the amplification of traditional order has used violence as a method in maintaining a sense of stability in an otherwise unstable society.