The Influence of Ottoman Culture on the Way of life of Albanian Society

Authors

  • Manjola Xhaferri Department of Political Science, Aleksander Moisiu University Rruga e Currilave , Durres, 2001, Albania
  • Mirela Tase Department of Tourism, Aleksander Moisiu University, Rruga e Currilave , Durres, 2001, Albania

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15503/jecs2024.1.557.566

Keywords:

culture, Ottoman, society, Albanian, traditions

Abstract

Aim. This paper aims to highlight the elements of Ottoman culture that have influenced Albanians' culture and way of life. Albania was under Ottoman occupation for five centuries, which has had various consequences on the country's economic, cultural, and social life.

Methods. To realize this study, a series of methods have been used, such as research, comparative, and cartographic methods. The comparative method consists of the authors confronting each other regarding the influences of Ottoman culture and how widespread it became in Albanian culture. The cartographic method aims to explain the extent of Ottoman work in Albania and whether it managed to penetrate Albanian territorial integrity.

Results. Whether we like it or not, Ottoman influences are already part of our heritage in values, customs, traditions, beliefs, material culture, folklore, clothing, architecture, and the life of Albanians.

Conclusion. The study has enabled a better understanding of the constructions of the time, their quality, level, and extent; at the same time, they testify to historical phenomena, such as the process of resistance to the invaders, the Islamization of the Albanian population, and the beginning of economic growth and especially of cities.

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Author Biographies

  • Manjola Xhaferri, Department of Political Science, Aleksander Moisiu University Rruga e Currilave , Durres, 2001, Albania

    Dr. Manjola Xhaferri has been a lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the “Aleksandër Moisiu” University, Durrës for more than 15 years. She holds a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of Tirana, a Master's in History with a profile in Ethnology from the University of Tirana, and a Doctorate in Ethnology and Folklore from the Center for Albanological Studies in Tirana. Dr. Manjola Xhaferri is a lecturer on the subjects History of Albania, Ethnology, Albanological Studies, etc., and is the author and co-author of more than 70 publications in scientific journals and regional, national, and international conferences.

    Her publications include "Tirana in centuries, Ethnographic overview (Monograph)," (2018), "What is new in the Field of Education? (Monograph) Poland" (2019) "Important aspects of traditional culture during the twentieth century, (Monograph) Germany ”(2020),“ Development of private activity in the Fushë-Krujë area, after the 1990s, a source of environmental problems ”Published by the Security Academy, Article (2020), Albanian Girls and Women Face Gender Challenges. Case Study Kruja Article Budapest, Hungary ”(2019),“ The development of higher education in Albania, problems, and challenges ”, Journal of Education, Teaching” (2019), “Continuing Challenges of Women in Albania for Putting Gender Equality at Work, Case Study in Kruja "European Journal of Social Sciences" (2018), etc.

    Dr. Manjola Xhaferri has developed teaching mobility in various European countries such as Italy, the Netherlands, Hungary, Belgium, etc., and is a participant in workshops such as: "Anthropology of Gender in the Balkans: Focusing on Historical Transformations & Analytical Strategies" University of Gottingen Germany, September 2019, " The Holocaust as a starting point: comparing and sharing ”Location: Holocaust Memorial Center for the Jews Macedonia Skopje, February 2019, etc.

    Has participated in scientific research projects such as a participant in the project "Ingrid Project funded by the European Union" Summer School, Conferences held in various European countries, is also a participant in the project "Teaching, Motivating, Disseminating and Research on Sustainable Development: 2030 Agenda, organized by Slovak Aid in partnership with Points Foundation, etc., participates in dozens of training, seminars at home and abroad. She is also a member and part of the editorial boards of several European magazines.

  • Mirela Tase, Department of Tourism, Aleksander Moisiu University, Rruga e Currilave , Durres, 2001, Albania

    Dr. Mirela Tase is a lecturer and researcher at the Department of Tourism, Faculty of Business, Aleksander Moisiu University. She has held a Ph.D.  degree since 2014 and is now waiting for an Associate professor position. She has authored and co-authored several books and more than 20 publications. Dr. Mirela Tase is an editorial member of several prestigious journals. She is also part of projects as an expert in tourism. 

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Published

2024-06-13

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Vol. 15 No. 1 (2024): Journal of Education Culture and Society

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LOCAL CULTURES AND SOCIETIES

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Xhaferri, M. ., & Tase, M. (2024). The Influence of Ottoman Culture on the Way of life of Albanian Society. Journal of Education Culture and Society, 15(1), 557-566. https://doi.org/10.15503/jecs2024.1.557.566