Die politische Partizipation von Frauen in Albanien
Political Participation of Women in Albania

Summary/Abstract: The low level of political participation of women in politics in Albania gives reason for concern. In the analyses, the situation of the political representation of women is described and different causes for the actual situation, like the lack of a coherent feminist movement, are discussed. Based on a comparison with the apparently high level of political emancipation of women during the time of the socialist regime, the paper argues that equal rights for women in politics have to be achieved and defended, not only in public but also in a private sphere in order to be sustainable. Nevertheless, traditional and patriarchal values, attitudes and behaviour are not only still very present in the rural areas of Albania today but seem to re-emerge also in the urban centres of the country, accompanying the process of modernization. Women, their role in the families and their situation in the society are particularly affected by these tendencies, which also limit their aspirations for equal participation in politics. The paper calls for a more comprehensive understanding of these phenomena and for adequate actions of the state, as well as of the society.

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