The position of women in Kosovo-perspectives and socio-economic challenges

Abstract

This research aims to analyse the current levels of women's participation in public social, economic, and political life and their position in decision-making processes in Kosovo. The paper deals with aspects related to the social perspective of women in society and the development of Albanian customary Law in Kosovo. To conduct this analysis, a descriptive analysis was conducted and statistics were presented in percentages. This study highlights the thoughts and evaluations of prominent Albanian anthropology contemporary researchers. focusing on relevant aspects of Albanian ethnocultural life, this study highlights women's importance in building a family, working, and social interaction. Women play a vital role in today's society; they obtain the best education and possess many skills and qualifications through which they provide satisfactory results in many dimensions. In addition, women have managed to occupy prestigious positions, lead, and be part of state institutions despite their challenges due to their lack of representation in decision-making positions. They now do not feel inferior to men, manage to make important decisions, and are even elected, as is the case of Kosovo, as a country's president. Furthermore, this study explores the status of women in society through the lens of codification of customary law, "The Code of Leke Dukagjini", as well as the socio-cultural, economic, and social changes in women's rights today in Kosovo.