Миграция, трансфери и социокултурнa динамика при албанците от Република Македония
Migration, Transfers and Socio-Cultural Dynamic in the Case of Albanians from Macedonia

Summary/Abstract: The article examines the patterns of labour mobility and migrations in search of livelihood and better living conditions among Albanian population in the Republic of Macedonia (the second half of 20th and the beginning of 21st century. Migratory processes are studied in the context of dynamics of the social and cultural models, connections and identities which individuals and groups carry and develop, and their reflections on the sending societies, as well as among the people who live temporary or for a longer time abroad. The main research questions are the following: what are the effects of transfers (financial and social) upon living conditions, village infrastructure and architecture in home places; how social organisation and family-kin relationships change, transforming into networks of mutual assistance and help, and even into business networks; how connections and relationships between migrants and non-migrants affect the social status of people, the patterns of consumption, the way of manifestation of the identities etc.

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