Identity in a Post-communist Balkan State by Douglas Saltmarshe

Author:Douglas Saltmarshe [Saltmarshe, Douglas]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Social Science, General, Sociology
ISBN: 9781351764094
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Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2017-06-28T00:00:00+00:00

Matrix

In order to assist summarise the information and compare the two villages, their key characteristics are shown in a matrix (Table 6.1 overleaf). The matrix permits the presentation of those features which form the focus of the subsequent discussion on community and identity. The differences which are identified assist in the analysis which takes place in the final chapter, particularly in respect of the way in which social capital is formed. However reducing complex information in this way can lead to the assumption that the assertions being presented represent hard facts. They do not, rather the matrix seeks to capture constantly evolving circumstances so as to identify key features and highlight differences which allow a clearer elucidation of how identity was being renegotiated.

Table 6.1 Summary of villages as communities

Gura Malaj

Fis relations predominate; fis grouped in mehallas; the fis was an important factor in determining relationships; poor communications between mehallas. The fis was just one among a number of networks; fis members more dispersed in village; stronger corporate village identity.

Relatively new village; subject to periodic influxes of migrants; increase in unrelated newcomers. Long established village; not subject to migratory waves; most migrants related to existing families.

Assistance and preferential treatment provided by fis. Neighbours and friends provide assistance as well as fis.

Women lower status; more secluded; most worked on land; patriarchal values. Women higher status; treated more liberally; more equal relations between men and women.

Mehallas largely defined by religious affiliation; one interfaith marriage; covert resentment between religious groups. Members of religious faiths interspersed through village; five interfaith marriages; greater tolerance between religions; absence of criticism of different faiths.

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