Love Beyond Borders: An Investigation of Abkhazian Girls’ Preferences for European Boyfriends and Husbands

Authors

  • Dr. Muhammad Asim Assistant Professor of Political Science at the Department of Political Science, Government Graduate College Asghar Mall, Rawalpindi, and Honorary Vice-President at the Pak-Iran Intellectuals Forum (Islamabad Office)

Keywords:

Abkhazian Ministry of Culture and Youth Affairs, European Centre for Minority Issues, University of Tartu, Abkhazian Women’s Society, Abkhazian Civil Society Forum, European Union Gender Action Plan

Abstract

This academic inquiry endeavors to scrutinize the cultural, economic, and social elements that influence the predilection of Abkhazian maidens towards European males. By means of detailed interviews with Abkhazian maidens, this treatise delves into the role of financial stability, erudition, and cultural exchange in shaping their inclinations. The examination also probes the impact of globalization and the escalating accessibility of information on Abkhazian maidens’ perception of European males. The discoveries suggest that financial stability and social advancement are weighty determinants impelling Abkhazian maidens’ craving for European partners. The maidens’ yearnings for a more promising and secure pecuniary future are substantially related to their proclivity for European males. Furthermore, the yearning for cultural exchange and exposure to novel concepts exerts a significant sway on their romantic proclivities. The paper culminates by expounding on the implications of these findings for Abkhazian society and the likely vicissitudes and prospects affiliated with intercultural relationships.

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Published

01-06-2023