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Etnološka tribina : Journal of Croatian Ethnological Society, Vol. 39 No. 32, 2009.

Review article

‘SWORN VIRGINS’ AS ENHANCERS OF ALBANIAN PATRIARCHAL SOCIETY IN CONTRAST TO EMERGING ROLES FOR ALBANIAN WOMEN

Antonia Young orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-9829-5104 ; Research Unit in South East European Studies, Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1DP, UK
Larenda Twigg ; Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1DP, UK

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Abstract

Northern Albania is known for its patriarchal social system - strict traditional oral laws dictate definitive gender roles. As a ‘sworn virgin’ a woman breaks from societal expectations but also reinforces the traditional culture. The need for the ‘sworn virgin’ may be reduced as changes in society bring acceptance of non-traditional family groups and roles.

Keywords

Albania; Gender; Sworn Virgin; Patriarchy; Women’s Roles; Urban/Rural Division; Kanun

Hrčak ID:

44876

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/44876

Publication date:

15.12.2009.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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