Traditional Families in Georgia and The Liberal Paradigm

Abstract

Strong families are one of the foundations of the state's strength. Georgia is one of the countries with the oldest civilization, where traditional family values are preserved, because it is important for the majority of the country's population. Traditions in general, including family traditions, are valuable for most of the population in Georgia. Since Georgia is one of the oldest countries in the world, the preservation and conservation of family traditions is of particular importance. This happens not only among Georgians, but among all the ethnic groups, including Azerbaijanis, Armenians, Russians, and Ossetians, that have been living in this country for centuries. All of them protect family traditions, which is guaranteed by the Constitution of Georgia, as "the family is the unity of a man and a woman." It was added to the Constitution of Georgia due to the challenges that traditional families may face. With advancing liberalization, traditional families are facing serious challenges in Georgia. The research will discuss the intersection of traditional family values and liberal ideologies in Georgia.