Marriage among the Gypsies of Turkey

Bibliographic Data

ID12008881
AuthorsАли Рафет Озкан (0000-0002-7710-5471, Atatürk University, corresponding author), Ali Rafet Ozkan (Department of Philosophy and Religion Studies, Faculty of Divinity, Ataturk University, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey)
Year2006
Volume43
Issue3
Pages461-470
Publication date2006-06-03
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Social Science Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0362-3319 • E-ISSN: 1873-5355
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1016/j.soscij.2006.04.003
OpenAlexW2037964179
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited3

Despite the fact that Gypsies have always been traveling communities, it is difficult for them to preserve their own customs and traditions forever. In the light of studies and research about Gypsies so far, conclusions could be formed that the first and foremost maintaining factor is marriage that can be idealized and practiced differently among Gypsies around the world. This work introduces the image and practice of marriage of the Gypsies of Turkey. It has been found out that endogamy is especially very common among the Gypsies of Turkey since it is considered to be the only way of protecting their communal life. Within the general concept of the endogamic marriage, these types have been discussed under such headings as "purchasing," "exchanging," and "abducting." Other issues which have been raised in the study, are polygamy and divorce which are also very common among the Turkish Gypsies. Finally, the significance of marriage for the families and having children as a result have been analyzed

Geography · Romani and Gypsy Studies