Abstrakti
One of the most significant phenomena influencing the urbanization of Albanian society after 1990 is internal migration. The political and economic transformations that occurred in Albanian society between 1990 and 1991 were accompanied by a series of demographic, social, and cultural phenomena. Internal migration in the Republic of Albania has driven an uncontrolled process of urbanization and the expansion of informal settlements. Lacking motivation to live in rural areas, most village residents—particularly the youth—have set their sights on the city, where they hope to secure a better standard of living, more free time, and greater opportunities to engage in a wide variety of recreational, artistic, and sporting activities. Additionally, they seek freedom from prejudice and gossip, striving for greater independence not only from cultural traditions, but also from the occasionally intrusive influence of relatives in their personal lives.
