Around the Bloc: Montenegro’s Last ‘Sworn Virgin’ Dies
Around the Bloc: Montenegro’s Last ‘Sworn Virgin’ Dies
Author(s): TOL TOLSubject(s): Anthropology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure , Ethnic Minorities Studies, Social Norms / Social Control
Published by: Transitions Online
Keywords: Montenegro; sworn virgin; Albania; gender equality; tradition
Summary/Abstract: The centuries-old Balkan custom allowed women to dress as men and take on the privileges of manhood – except sex.
Journal: Transitions Online
- Issue Year: 2016
- Issue No: 08/09
- Page Range: 31-32
- Page Count: 2
- Language: English
- Content File-PDF