WOMEN, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY— TRADITIONALISM VS MODERNITY IN ALBANIA

The aim of the article is to illustrate how the transition from traditionalism to modernity in the Albanian society is reflected in the fields of decision-making in choosing the marriage partner, arena of choosing the marriage partner, and factors of importance for harmony in the marital relationshi...

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Published in:	International journal of sociology of the family Vol. 19; no. 2; pp. 19 - 41
Main Authors:	DANERMARK, BERTH, SOYDAN, HALUK, PASHKO, GRAMOS, VEJSIU, YLLI
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India Prints India 01-10-1989
Subjects:	Albania Attitude Behavior Cultural Transmission Decision Making Developed Countries Economics Education Employment Europe Females Gender equality Gender roles Higher education Intergenerational Relations Kinship Labor Force Participation Love Marriage Mate Selection Men Modernity Parents Population Psychology Social Change Social Class Socialism Socioeconomic Factors Traditionalism Women's Rights Womens rights Europe Albania Decision Making Modernization Social Change Women's Status Europe Socioeconomic Status Psychological Factors Mediterranean Countries Social Development Employment Status > women Socioeconomic Factors Albania Economic Factors Nuptiality Developed Countries Education Southern Europe Behavior Marriage Patterns > changes Mate Selection Attitude > changes Marriage
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Summary:	The aim of the article is to illustrate how the transition from traditionalism to modernity in the Albanian society is reflected in the fields of decision-making in choosing the marriage partner, arena of choosing the marriage partner, and factors of importance for harmony in the marital relationship. We also outline the changes in women's participation in productive work, in social and policy life, and in education. The empirical material stems from a survey conducted in Albania 1984. The number of respondents was 1,303. We conclude that there is a strong modernistic tendency. Both with regard to choosing marriage partner and factors important for harmony. The main feature of the development in Albania is the rapidity and explicitness of changes in attitudes towards marriage and family and in women's position.
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ISSN:	0020-7667 0973-2039 0020-7667