The word whore in Albanian translates to kurvë (1). This term is often used to describe a woman of loose morals. However, among some Albanians, it carries a much more ambiguous meaning than elsewhere. Indeed, a young girl who dares to associate with a boy is often labeled as a kurvë. Independence — both economic and personal — is, according to them, an inherent trait of a prostitute. In reality, during this transitional period that Albanians are experiencing, most young women are called whores. So why would the mother be an exception ? A prostitute is someone who consents to sexual relations in exchange for payment. Since the Albanian mother does not engage in such a profession, she cannot be considered one — or so I’ve been told. Yet, these young women whom Albanians label as kurvë do not practice this profession either. Who are these Albanians ? The political, social, and economic situation of Albanians is no longer what it was 20 years ago. That’s why it is difficult to define precisely who these Albanians are and extract from them an inherent characteristic — whether they are from Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, or the diaspora; whether they are considered modern or traditional; whether they come from different regions, religions, rural or urban backgrounds. However, despite this chaotic diversity, one constant emerges: the status of women still struggles to break free from primitive Albanian beliefs.