Conceptul de „strategii matrimoniale”. Parcurs istoriografic și metodologic
The concept of „Marriage strategies”. Historiographical and Methodological course

Summary/Abstract: The main objective of the article is to clarify the theorethical framework and discuss the concept of matrimonial strategies in historical family demographic research. Given the complexity of the subject, several theories have been developed in order to explain the choice of partner and marital relationships. A review of the last six decades is very rich. Specialists have succeeded to establish patterns of nuptiality and fertility for past generations through demographic methods, case studies, descriptive and analytical analyzes, measurements and sociological surveys. In Transylvania marriage was the most important way to pass on family heritage from one generation to the other. Land tenure appears to be the main motive for marriages, whether they were imposed or done of their own free will. The land, the main sign of wealth and power, was the most precious asset of the peasants. The pattern of arranged marriage is found in many divorce cases.

• Details
• Contents