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Women Who Become Men: Albanian Sworn Virgins (Dress, Body, Culture)
Women Who Become Men: Albanian Sworn Virgins (Dress, Body, Culture) Summary:By Antonia Young
Most people conceive of gender as a culturally informed response to a biological imperative. But such rigid notions are overturned by certain women in remote regions of Albania who elect to 'become' men simply for the advantages that accrue to them as a result. They crop their hair, wear men's clothes, roll their own cigarettes, drink brandy and carry guns. In short, their lives are much freer and less regimented than other members of their sex - but at a cost. These women must foreswear sexual relationships, marriage and children. They have been dubbed 'Sworn Virgins'.What is interesting is that in this region of the Balkans, simply to dress as a man and to behave as a man will earn these women the same respect accorded a man. This is no mean advantage in an area known for sexual inequality and where so many men have suffered violent, premature deaths, thereby heightening the need for more household heads. Traditionally as heads of household, men are revered and the women who attend them utterly subservient. But unlike 'normal' women, Sworn Virgins can inherit and manage property, and, in fact, may even be raised to assume the male role by parents who have no male heirs.Based on extensive interviews, this book tells the frank and engrossing stories of these women, but also sets their lives within the wider context of a country undergoing radical upheaval and social transformation.
Summary: A Fascinating Spotlight on One Mosaic of Albanian Culture Rating: 5 This is a book rather for those interested in gender studies than in Albania. However, there is plenty of information on some other aspects of Albanian culture unrelated to sworn virgins, such as laws of honor, hospitality and blood feuds. The author describes, how these sworn virgins fit in neatly. Sworn virgins are biological females who behave like men (but not engaging in sexuality) in a severely patriarchal, gender dichotomous and dogma-loving society, transcending the branches of religion. At least that is the impression I gain from this book. I read the paperback edition of 2001, which contains 33 monochrome pictures. Including the latter and footnotes, it features some 160 text pages. Originally, the book was published in 2000. You may also be interested in When Men Are Women: Manhood Among The Gabra Nomads Of East Africa and Male Daughters, Female Husbands: Gender and Sex in an African Society. A brief introduction including a chapter on Albanian sworn virgins can be found in Gender Diversity: Crosscultural Variations. Summary: Exotic and interestingRating: 4 This book was fascinating for presenting a little seen side of an exotic and interesting custom in Albania. The stories and interviews were amazing and well worth the read for anyone intersted in other cultures. It lacked a little in theoretical backing and proper methodology but a fascinating read nonetheless! Summary: Literary gem!Rating: 5 I am a devoted academic researcher on Albanian culture. As an Albanologist having this book in my collection of Albanian studies is a true gem. The Albanians have a very fascinating and complex culture. Albanian culture is one of the most fascinating and complex cultures of all the European cultures. Please select one mirror to download
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