siviilisääty
Siviilisääty refers to a person's marital status, a legal and social classification that indicates whether an individual is married or not. In Finland, the primary categories for siviilisääty are naimisissa (married) and naimaton (unmarried). The unmarried status encompasses several sub-categories, including eronnut (divorced), leski (widowed), and never married. This information is often collected for official purposes, such as census data, administrative records, and legal documents.
Historically, siviilisääty played a more significant role in social structures and legal rights. For instance, married
The concept of siviilisääty is not static and can evolve with societal changes. For example, the recognition