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Focusing on the regression of gender equality in the Balkans and South Caucasus, the book challenges the notion of continuous male dominance by presenting a nuanced perspective. It contrasts traditional gender relations with evolving concepts of femininity and masculinity influenced by digital media. The narrative culminates in the depiction of two contrasting archetypes: the solitary, authoritative Marlboro Man and a new, empowered femininity. This work serves as a valuable resource for researchers in anthropology, sociology, and gender studies, addressing pressing feminist issues.

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the foundation of the 'Balkan Family History Project' at the University of Graz in 1993, this volume unites the most outstanding essays of the project members that have appeared over the course of the previous two decades, scattered in various journals and books. They cover the interval from the 19th to the 21st century and reflect the current status of Balkan family research in historical, anthropological and demographical perspectives.

The Balkans and the Near East share millennia of a joint history, which stretches from the settling of man to the 20th century. The task split between the various scholarly disciplines into the fields of Balkan studies and Near (Middle) East studies has resulted in dividing a shared history into various sub-histories. This book reunites these isolated histories, opening up completely new historical perspectives. ( Studies on South East Europe - Vol. 12)