Patterns of family formation: Marriage and fertility timing in Bulgaria at the turn of the twenty-first century — A case-study of Sofia
Alexey Pamporov
In this paper, we discuss the changes in process of family formation Bulgaria at end twentieth century. Studying ideal patterns and place children marriage within them, offer six typological models. Based on recent population developments social values changes, argue that Hajnal line associated hypothesis concerning existence separate Eastern Western Marriage Patterns are irrelevant for understanding present demographic situation. Attempts to update accommodate counter-productive as they obscure commonality processes work across European continent.
The History of the Family