WOMEN, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY— TRADITIONALISM VS MODERNITY IN ALBANIA

• 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
• ISSN: 0020-7667; 0973-2039; 0020-7667

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.