![]() ![]() I had known for a long time that I wanted nothing to do with marriage, relationships or sex. On the contrary, it is difficult to put into words the surprise and joy I felt in finding out there was something in my culture that fit me perfectly. The negative framing of the practice did not dissuade me. According to this site, this custom was the only way out of an arranged marriage or a last resort for a family left with no male descendant, most often because of blood feuds. This site described the “sworn virgin” as a woman who takes a vow of celibacy, after which society recognizes her/him as a male and affords her/him the role and rights of a man. ![]() I was reading about Albanian culture on the internet when I came across an article that described this practice, among other things. The first time I heard about burrnesha is clearly imprinted in my memory. ![]()
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