Peculiarities of Family Modernization in Georgia in the Modern Period

In transition period family modernization in Georgia is being processed against the background of certain peculiarities, which is reflected in formation of neo-traditional model of Georgian family. In this process primarily the impact of the fundamental factors is noticeable in comparison with specific factors. Such liberal - democratic values, established in the family, affected the traditional socio-demographic behavior of Georgian family: individual freedom, emancipation, individualism, etc.
Sociological studies together with demographic data confirm that transformation of family's socio-demographic behavior, is especially clearly nociteable in family formation and dissolution process. In particular, against background of the reduction of the average age of divorce, the first marriage age is increased. Due to unrecognized religious marriages legally by the state, the number of unregistered marriages has been increased and accordingly - the number of children born in unregistered marriages, which is fluctuating within 5-8%.
In the paper we will discuss about peculiarities of family modernization in Georgia in the modern period, its comparison analysis, negative and positive aspects of family modernization, spread of western marital behavior in Georgia and others.