title: Women, marriage and family--traditionalism vs. modernity in Albania.
abstract: "The aim of the article is to illustrate how the transition from traditionalism to modernity in 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 [in] 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."
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Danermark
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Soydan
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pashko
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Vejsiu
mesh_terms: D000415:Albania; D001290:Attitude; D001519:Behavior; D003657:Decision Making; D019049:Developed Countries; D004467:Economics; D004493:Education; D004651:Employment; D005060:Europe; D008393:Marriage; D011584:Psychology; D012922:Social Change; D012923:Social Class; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014933:Women's Rights
keywords: Albania; Attitude--changes; Behavior; Decision Making; Developed Countries; Economic Factors; Education; Employment Status--women; Europe; Marriage; Marriage Patterns--changes; Mate Selection; Mediterranean Countries; Modernization; Nuptiality; Psychological Factors; Social Change; Social Development; Socioeconomic Factors; Socioeconomic Status; Southern Europe; Women's Status