Sociocultural Features Research Articles

Taking Alberta Back: Faith, Fuel, and Freedom on the Canadian Far Right

Alberta, Canada is both a major extractive zone—home to the world’s third largest proven oil reserves, mostly in the form of oil sands located in the north of the province—and a place whose political culture has been profoundly influenced by evangelical Christianity. It is both “petro province” and “God’s province”. Despite these distinct political economic and socio-cultural features, relatively little scholarly attention has been given to the contemporary relationships among them. To explore this, we profile the populist far-right social movement organization Take Back Alberta (TBA), which, by channeling the interlocking “freedom” and separatist movements into the governing United Conservative Party (UCP), played a pivotal role in Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s rise to power. We ask the following question: what role do religion and a populist defense of the fossil fuel industry (or “extractive populism”) play, both ideologically and organizationally, within TBA? Drawing from TBA-related documents, including websites, podcasts, social media, and speeches, our analysis produces two key findings: first, that TBA deploys a radical, far-right version of extractive populism, which “anchors” the Danielle Smith government, and, second, that evangelical Christianity contributes to this extractive populism organizationally—by impacting TBA’s membership and resource infrastructure—and discursively, by influencing the collective action frames utilized by TBA leaders in advocating for the interests of the fossil fuel industry.

Социокультурные и гносеологические аспекты соотношения веры и знания

The study aims to identify the socio-cultural and gnoseological features of the relationship between knowledge and faith, which are crucial for understanding both scientific knowledge and faith as a socio-cultural phenomenon and the essence of religious consciousness. The article analyzes questions related to understanding faith as an acceptance of a particular statement as true without requiring justification or proof; the juxtaposition of faith and knowledge; and the opinion that there is “faith” in science and philosophy in the same sense as in religion. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that knowledge is not only not opposed to faith but is considered a necessary element of faith itself. The results of the study make it possible to reconsider traditional views on the relationship between religious faith and knowledge and to assert that knowing faith, being a gnoseological phenomenon and a psychological state, goes beyond the evaluation of statements for truthfulness into the sphere of people’s personal relationships with God and with each other.

Factors influencing the formation of a regional media discourse

This article is devoted to a comprehensive study of the factors influencing the formation of the regional media discourse in Kazakhstan. The research is based on the analysis of theoretical foundations, external and internal factors, as well as the current state of the media discourse in the region. Through quantitative and qualitative analysis of local media content, interviews with experts theauthors identify key trends, problems and opportunities faced by regional media.Technological innovations, globalization, the political and economic environment, as well as socio-cultural features have a noticeable impact on the structure, content and orientation of media communications. In conclusion, the article offers a numberof recommendations for strengthening the regional media environment, includingimproving the quality of content, strengthening media independence, increasingmedia literacy and preserving cultural diversity. The results of the study can serve as a basis for developing strategies for optimizing and developing regional media discourse in the context of globalization and technological progress. This study focuses on the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to the analysisof media discourse, integrating knowledge from the fields of sociology, politicalscience, cultural studies and technology.

Sociocultural features of lifestyle modifications among TB–diabetes comorbid patients in Satara, India and its implications for planning self-management interventions for TB–diabetes comorbid patients

BackgroundLifestyle modifications (LM) are crucial in managing comorbid Tuberculosis (TB) and Diabetes Mellitus (DM) patients, significantly impacting treatment outcomes and overall health. In view of this, a study was conducted to clarify sociocultural features associated with LM among TB–diabetes comorbid patients.MethodsA cross-sectional descriptive study among randomly selected 180 adult TB–diabetes-comorbid-patients was conducted using a semi-structured interview schedule. Mann–Whitney-U-test was used to examine differences in means between patterns of distress (PDs) and perceived causes (PCs) regarding TB and Diabetes for two identified LM strategies among comorbid patients. Stepwise logistic regression was used to study factors associated with these LM strategies.ResultsTB–diabetes-comorbid-patients reporting physical symptoms as PDs preferred to follow the LM-1 strategy for TB and LM-2 for Diabetes. In contrast, patients reporting health-illness-injury-related causes follow LM-2 for TB and LM-1 for Diabetes. Further patients reporting hypertension for Diabetes (AOR = 2.916, 95% CI 0.9262–9.1788) and concerns-about-the-course-of-TB-illness (AOR = 3.746, 95% CI 1.4683–9.5593) as PDs were 3–4 times more likely to follow LM-1. While those reporting prior illnesses (AOR = 4.255, 95% CI 1.3941–12.9837) and sanitation (AOR = 5.242, 95% CI 1.2028–22.8446) as PCs for TB were 4–5 times follow LM-2. Patients who perceived consumption of alcohol as PCs of Diabetes were 10 times more likely to stop addictions (AOR = 9.680, 95% CI 2.5555–36.6639) and follow the LM-2 strategy.ConclusionGiven significant associations of sociocultural features with LM strategies, consideration of sociocultural features vis-à-vis these strategies is indispensable for managing TBDM comorbidity, emphasizing the need for developing comprehensive, patient-centred self-management interventions to enhance adherence and improve health outcomes.

Caracterización sociocultural y económica de producción de ovinos en comunidades indígenas, Tungurahua - Ecuador

Sheep production in Ecuador is mostly for self-consumption in rural areas and especially in indigenous communities, although some marketing practices may eventually be implemented with products derived from sheep farming, such as milk and wool, which, in addition come into play in the processes of sustaining cultural traditions. Starting from this conviction, this article aims to describe the sociocultural and economic characteristics of sheep production in the indigenous communities of the province of Tungurahua, among which the communities stand out, within the study area: Quisapincha, Tomabela, Chibuleos and the Salasacas. The methodology that guides the research is qualitative, with a documentary and field design, since it is, on the one hand, exposing some sociocultural features of the study population, as well as specifying economic variables of sheep production in the region. . The theoretical review shows the importance of sheep farming as a source of income for a good number of people from the indigenous communities in the country, also representing a factor of preservation of the native cultures settled in regions such as the Tungurahua Province. Among the conclusions derived from empirical observation, it can be added that in the indigenous sectors of the province, there is evidence of a lack of knowledge of the basic health systems that must be implemented on their farms, which affects production and the economic strength of production.

Features of employment of persons with disabilities in the Republic of Kazakhstan

In this article the authors investigate the issue of employment of persons with disabilities in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The studied foreign experience has shown that in developed countries the government develops various state programs aimed at the development of an inclusive society. The activity of these bodies is manifested in the implementation of measures that promote effective employment of persons with disabilities. The study showed that the non-profit sector also plays an important role in the adaptation of persons with disabilities in the labor market. The article shows the analysis of the state of the labor market of persons with disabilities in the Republic of Kazakhstan for the last 5 years. The authors showed the structure of the number of persons with disabilities in the context of regions of Kazakhstan, as well as crisis and emergency statuses in the context of regions The parameters of the level of social well-being of persons with disabilities in the Republic of Kazakhstan were given. The study showed the structure of employed persons with disabilities in the context of industries, as well as the factors that negatively affect the process of employment of persons with disabilities. State support for the employment of persons with disabilities depends on many factors, including socio-cultural, economic and legislative features of a particular country. The main principles of state support for persons with disabilities include the principle of equal opportunities, the principle of individual approach, the principle of inclusion, partnership and consultation and others. The authors cited the example of state social policy of Sweden and other developed countries as an example of social policy development for our country. In addition, the article shows the state measures to promote employment for persons with disabilities.

Linguistic and cultural specificity of euphemistic gender nominations (on the material of Uzbek, Russian and English languages)

The research work is devoted to euphemistic nominations, created according to the pragmatic principle of politeness, which contain national and cultural information. The object of the research work was the euphemisms of gender (about 100 units), obtained by continuous sampling from the most representative explanatory dictionaries of the Uzbek, Russian and English languages. The subject of the research work is the linguistic and cultural specificity of euphemistic nominations of gender. The purpose of the research work is to identify the linguacultural specifics of euphemistic gender-related nominations. Since euphemistic substitutes are used in a particular community and are influenced by socio-cultural factors, they are strongly marked by socio-cultural features used by male and female representatives of Uzbek, Russian and English society. Using the cross-cultural method, we found that in addition to the idiosyncratic national context, there are phenomena in language systems, both universal and differential, including semantic universals and linguo-pragmatic maxims. The novelty of the research work lies in the comparative analysis, which makes it possible to identify universal and differential approaches to the use of euphemistic nominations in different cultures and social contexts. This is an innovative approach that contributes to the understanding of how sociolinguistic factors influence the formation and use of euphemisms in different languages. The results of the research work showed that gender-polite euphemistic nominations that arose within the framework of politically correct ideology contribute to the preservation of the communicant's cognitive space, recognizing the rights of women and expressing respect. They prevent insults but are not necessarily sincere expressions of sympathy and interest, rather, as the analysis of the study showed, these are formal and etiquette constructions. It has been proved that the specifics of the national culture and lifestyle of the Uzbek (in family relations, male family members refer to the female gender by certain word forms), Russian and English peoples, as well as the unique features of their mentality, are the basis for using euphemistic nominations to describe the gender-thematic group.

SOCIO-CULTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF EDUCATION OF CHILDREN OF MILITARY SERVANTS IN UZBEKISTAN

In the article, as in many countries with significant military infrastructure, the education of children of military personnel in Uzbekistan has specific policies and support systems aimed at mitigating the unique challenges faced by these families, and military personnel in Uzbekistan the socio-cultural features of raising children as a perfect generation are highlighted.

Female images in A.P. Platonov's fairy tales

This article examines female images based on the material of A.P. Platonov's fairy tales. The purpose of the study is to expand the understanding of the author's literary heritage, as well as to show important aspects of human nature, human relations and the role of women in history and culture. The tasks that were solved within the framework of this study: 1) to analyze the role of women in Platonov's fairy tales; 2) to study the image of women through the prism of the socio-cultural context; 3) to identify the types of fairy-tale heroines found in the works of A.P. Platonov. The heroines of fairy tales are represented by such female images as the "heroine-savior" or "warrior woman", "evil stepmother", "good fairy" or "sorceress", wise "old lady". The methods used are literary analysis, typological analysis, cultural approach, structural method and others. The scientific novelty of the work is due to the fact that for the first time the material of analysis is female images in A.P. Platonov's fairy tales. As a result of a comprehensive analysis, the following conclusions were made: the study of female images in Andrei Platonov's fairy tales allows us to see a variety of typological images of women, socio-cultural features inherent in his works, features of domestic life, motherhood and other aspects related to women. Studying these aspects helps to broaden the reader's horizons. The heroines also serve as a critique of social norms and values, to identify problems of inequality, discrimination or injustice. Studying these images helps to understand the difficulties and challenges faced by women, their role and position in society, their rights, responsibilities and limitations. The author uses female images as symbols or metaphors to convey certain ideas or concepts, they help to expand the understanding of the text and discover hidden meanings.

More than the worksite cafeteria: the workplace food environment of small and medium-sized enterprises in the Netherlands.

To characterise the food environment of Dutch small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), encompassing physical, sociocultural, economic and policy features and to explore variations within SMEs according to company characteristics (number of employees, location of work and presence of worksite cafeteria). Online cross-sectional survey study of a representative Dutch SME sample by a panel agency. Dutch SMEs. Three hundred and fifteen employees of Dutch SMEs responsible for food and drink in their company. Most SMEs did not have a worksite cafeteria, no provision of fruits or vegetables, and did not offer discounts on food or drinks. The food environment of these SMEs varied significantly based on company characteristics. For example, SMEs with a worksite cafeteria were significantly more likely to have fruits (OR = 8·76, 95 % CI (4·50, 17·06)), vegetables (OR = 10·29, 95 % CI (5·49, 19·31)) and company food policies (OR = 5·04, 95 % CI (2·08, 12·20)) than SMEs without. Additionally, SMEs with ≥ 50 employees were more likely to have fruits (OR = 2·39, 95 % CI (1·42, 4·03)), vegetables (OR = 1·89, 95 % CI (1·04, 3·46)) and company food policies (OR = 2·82, 95 % CI (1·09, 7·29) than SMEs with < 50 employees. Moreover, having a worksite cafeteria (B = 0·23, 95 % CI (0·08, 0·38)) and employees working mostly on-site (B = 0·14, 95 % CI (0·01, 0·28)) were associated with stronger social norms of healthy and sustainable eating at work compared to SMEs without a worksite cafeteria and working mostly off-site. In SMEs, an overall comprehensive picture of the food environment points to its limited active encouragement of healthy food choices, particularly so in small SMEs without a worksite cafeteria. Company characteristics strongly influence SME food environments and should be considered when developing interventions improving SME workplace food environments.

Development of the Russian version of the Copenhagen psychosocial questionnaire COPSOQ III and its adaptation in various occupational groups

Introduction. The presence of psychosocial risks at work is associated with problems of psycho-emotional and somatic health of workers. Currently in the Russian Federation, there are no validated tools for assessing and managing psychosocial risk that meet international standards.&#x0D; The purpose of the study. linguistic and cultural adaptation of the Russian version of the Copenhagen psychosocial questionnaire COPSOQ III, including testing of employees in various occupational fields.&#x0D; Materials and methods. In accordance with international standards and rules of the COPSOQ International Network, there was carried out a procedure for linguistic and cultural adaptation of the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire which included several stages: direct translation of all questions (146 items) of COPSOQ III from English into Russian; the formation of two independent direct translation options, on the basis of which the experts of the national group formed a preliminary Russian version of COPSOQ III; reverse translation of the preliminary version and harmonization of translations; discussion and formation of national versions of COPSOQ III (short, medium and long); creation of a test medium (standard) version of COPSOQ in Russian; surveying and interviewing employees of institutions of the Federal Service for Supervision in Protection of the Rights of Consumer and Man Wellbeing for COPSOQ testing; approval of the final version of COPSOQ III in Russian. &#x0D; Results. In the process of linguistic and cultural adaptation, there was formed the final version of the COPSOQ III questionnaire in Russian, equivalent to the original and corresponding to the ethnolinguistic features of the population. As part of the creation of the Russian-language version of the COPSOQ III questionnaire, it was tested by two hundred ninety employees of institutions of the Federal Service for Supervision in Protection of the Rights of Consumer and Man Wellbeing in the Moscow region. Based on the results of a survey and interviews with employees, acceptable indicators of external validity and usability of the Russian version of the tool were established.&#x0D; Limitations. The occupational groups studied are limited to voluntary research participants, the range of problems studied is limited to the questions of the questionnaire, quantitative and qualitative parameters: 290 respondents, departmental affiliation and features of corporate culture: employees of institutions of the Federal Service for Supervision in Protection of the Rights of Consumer and Man Wellbeing, sociocultural features: subjective perception of the questions and respondents’ doubts about the anonymity and confidentiality of the study.&#x0D; Conclusion. In accordance with international rules and standards, in the process of linguistic and cultural adaptation, a Russian version of the COPSOQ III questionnaire has been developed. To use the Russian version of COPSOQ III in domestic practice and scientific research, it is necessary to assess its psychometric properties, objectivity, reliability, and specificity as part of the validation procedure.

Professional education as a way to discover the multi-dimensional integrity of a human

Introduction. Currently, professional education is not often based on the natural inclinations of a person, their development with subsequent extrapolation into the chosen field of activity, which is not just the main scientific problem in the qualitative preparation of professionals, but also does not allow a comprehensive mapping of the natural multidimensional integrity of a person, its large-scale deployment of its natural essence in one or another sphere of social activities and the inter-sphere space in which a person will have to grow professionally, develop, build themselves and their life prospects. The article presents a theoretical overview of the genesis of professional education in various historical epochs, starting from the earliest civilizations of the world to the present time, in a philosophical and cultural context. According to the authors, this review will serve as a theoretical basis for understanding the peculiarities of the formation of professional education in Russia, ways to reform it at the present time, search for promising areas of these transformations, the emergence of innovative professions, professional goal-setting, the development and implementation of multidimensional manifestations of the natural integrity of human inclinations as a subject of professional activity, improving the quality of their life and satisfaction with the profession. The research purpose of the article is to analyze the philosophical and cultural genesis of the formation of professional education system in the history of human existence. The position is substantiated that professional education should be one of the ways to reveal the multidimensional integrity of human natural inclinations, and the profession should be considered as an independent occupation, determined firstly by the natural origin, and secondly by the social division of labor operations, social challenges and orders. This requires special technologies and through evidence-based pedagogy – to get access to educational practice, in which decisions on the application of educational approaches and methods of professionalization are made based on the available evidence of their effectiveness, and such evidence is searched, compared, generalized. Materials and Methods. The methodological basis of the research is based on philosophical, cultural and systemic approaches. The theoretical and methodological support in the construction of the material was the dialectical method, which contributes to the objective grasp of the concrete historical circumstances of human existence in the context of professional formation. Methods used by the authors include comparative historical, deductive, chronological ones, as well as generalization and analysis. Results. The main results presented in the article are philosophical, cultural and socio-philosophical analyses of the genesis of professional education and revealing its specific socio-cultural features in the comparative context of social development in various historical civilizations. For the first time, the formation of professional education into an independent social phenomenon and its institutionalization, the evolution of professionalism on the example of ancient China, Greece, and Rome are described in a generalized form. The analysis of the origin of the phenomenon of professional education in Europe, professional activities reflecting public concerns and achievements, stating the key aspects of the interaction of education with the socio-cultural code of the era, is of research value. Attention is focused on professional education in the Middle Ages since the advent of manufactories, as well as innovations of the Enlightenment. The conducted philosophical and cultural analysis of the formation of professional education in the world served as a prerequisite for analyzing its development in Russia, starting from the reign of Peter the Great to the present. At the same time, the need for the formation of a fundamentally new concept of professional l education based on the consideration of human natural inclinations, rethinking the concept of professional education from ontological, axiological, praxiological and other positions is emphasized. Conclusions. The analysis of the formation of the professional education system in various epochs, from the ancient world to the present, allowed the authors to substantiate the position that professional education should be based on the natural inclinations of a person, their abilities and capabilities and act as one of the ways to actualize their multidimensional integrity and social self-sufficiency. It is recorded that at different stages of formation, professional education acts as a phenomenon of a specific type of activity, contributing to human self-fulfillment in a dynamically changing world. In this regard, the dominant role belongs to understanding and evidence-based pedagogics and their methodological developments aimed at the formation of professional activity of a person.

Exploring the impact of social stress on the adaptive dynamics of COVID-19: Typing the behavior of naïve populations faced with epidemics

In the context of natural disasters, human responses inevitably intertwine with natural factors. The COVID-19 pandemic, as a significant stress factor, has brought to light profound variations among different countries in terms of their adaptive dynamics in addressing the spread of infection outbreaks across different regions. This emphasizes the crucial role of cultural characteristics in natural disaster analysis. The theoretical understanding of large-scale epidemics primarily relies on mean-field kinetic models. However, conventional SIR-like models failed to fully explain the observed phenomena at the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak. These phenomena included the unexpected cessation of exponential growth, the reaching of plateaus, and the occurrence of multi-wave dynamics. In situations where an outbreak of a highly virulent and unfamiliar infection arises, it becomes crucial to respond swiftly at a non-medical level to mitigate the negative socio-economic impact. Here we present a theoretical examination of the first wave of the epidemic based on a simple SIRSS model (SIR with Social Stress). We conduct an analysis of the socio-cultural features of naïve population behaviors across various countries worldwide. The unique characteristics of each country/territory are encapsulated in only a few constants within our model, derived from the fitted COVID-19 statistics. These constants also reflect the societal response dynamics to the external stress factor, underscoring the importance of studying the mutual behavior of humanity and natural factors during global social disasters. Based on these distinctive characteristics of specific regions, local authorities can optimize their strategies to effectively combat epidemics until vaccines are developed.

Possibilities of using the legacy of Turkic philosophers in the development of the professional personality of future teachers

Relevance. Modern education is a necessary element of society and culture, capable of preserving the socio-cultural features of the country, promoting the development of youth, their integration into traditional culture, helping the younger generation to choose a lifestyle according to the public values. The study covers one of the urgent problems of professional training of future specialists based on Kazakh values, which originate from the legacy of Turkic scholars. Moreover, the study provides some methods, means, and forms of using the legacy of Turkic scholars in the professional training of pedagogical specialists in higher educational institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Purpose. The purpose of the study is to identify the level of use of the legacy of great scholars in the professional training of teachers in higher educational institutions. Methodology. In the course of the study, the following methods are used to solve the tasks and verify the initial assumptions: general logical methods and techniques, theoretical cognition, empirical research, a systematic approach to historical, pedagogical, and logical analysis, generalisation and analysis of pedagogical experience; modelling of pedagogical processes; pedagogical design. Results. The study focuses on the ideas contained in the legacy of the great Turkic scholars on educating the personality of a specialist. The model of the professional personality presented in their writings is considered from a theoretical standpoint. Some effective combinations of world trends with elements of Kazakh ideas in the professional development of future specialists are established. Conclusions. The study determined the level of students' knowledge of Kazakh ideas in the content of academic disciplines, their use in practice. In addition, the study attempted to develop this knowledge through the organisation of various forms of education.

Worldwide fluctuations in carbon emissions: Characterization and synchronization

Coordinated and cooperative efforts among international actors are necessary for climate policy effectiveness. From a macroeconomic perspective, the greater the synchronization of business cycles, the greater the potential for policy coordination and joint decision making. In light of the procyclical behaviour between the business cycle and the carbon emission cycle, this work tries to shed light on carbon emission fluctuations of sixteen major developed and developing economies during 1946–2021. In analogy with “classical” business cycle research, the analysis dates expansionary and contractionary phases, determines their durations and amplitudes. It also inspects emission synchronization between pairs and groups of countries in order to assess their degree of carbon integration. Carbon emission fluctuations are mostly an expansionary phenomenon. Compared to developed countries, developing countries feature on average longer cycles (i.e., a lower number of full cycles), less time spent in contraction, longer expansionary phases, shorter contractionary phases and larger absolute amplitudes. Pairwise carbon emission fluctuations are synchronized in 34.2% cases. Developed economies have their own common emission cycle. As for developing economies, results are heterogeneous. Only part of them, in fact, shows evidence of a common carbon emission cycle despite a relatively recent history of cooperation, heterogeneous geographical locations and socio-cultural features.

ТЕОРЕТИЧНИЙ ТА ПРАКТИЧНИЙ ОГЛЯД ІНДЕКСІВ СПОЖИВЧИХ ЦІН У РЕГІОНАХ УКРАЇНИ (ЗА БЕРЕЗЕНЬ 2024)

The article provides a comprehensive examination of the Consumer Price Indexes (CPI) in various regions of Ukraine as of March 2024. It combines theoretical insights into the methodology of CPI calculation and the factors influencing it with a practical analysis of price dynamics across different regions. Theoretical aspects encompass the purpose of CPI as an economic indicator reflecting changes in the cost of a basket of goods and services consumed by the population. The study delves into various methods of CPI calculation, including price weighting, selection of the base period, and other technical aspects affecting the obtained indices. Attention is devoted to factors influencing price dynamics such as changes in exchange rates, price policies, and other economic and political factors. The practical part of the article focuses on analyzing the CPI dynamics in different regions of Ukraine for March 2024. This analysis allows for the identification and examination of key factors influencing price dynamics in different parts of the country. Different regions exhibit specific characteristics, which are taken into account during the analysis, including the level of economic development, production and consumption structure, sectoral specificity, demographic, and socio-cultural features. The CPI dynamics reflect the degree of influence of these factors on the price situation in each specific region. The article also highlights the analysis of potential consequences of price changes for the population and the economy as a whole. A high level of inflation can negatively affect the purchasing power of the population and the overall state of the economy. Therefore, timely monitoring and management of price dynamics in the regions are essential for ensuring stability and effective functioning of the economy. The general conclusion of the article aims to reflect the results of the CPI dynamics analysis in the regions of Ukraine for March 2024 and provide recommendations for managing the price situation in the country. The relevance of the study lies in the importance of ensuring economic stability and growth in the conditions of economic instability and uncertainty.

ФАКТОРЫ РИСКА В ЭПОХУ НЕОПРЕДЕЛЕННОСТИ (НОВЫЕ КРИЗИСЫ И ИХ КУМУЛЯТИВНЫЕ ЭФФЕКТЫ)

The article presents the results of a comprehensive theoretical analysis of the current risks to the political, economic, and socio-cultural reality. The author examines the set of factors that determine the content and form of emerging conflict divisions, noting that in existing and emerging social cleavages, identification demands, problems of recognition and respect occupy a prominent place. These issues elicit an active counter-reaction from populist parties and movements. The intensity of the conflict is shaped by the multitude of interwoven cleavages which create a cumulative effect that makes it challenging to achieve consensus. The paper stresses that the internal conflicts of contemporary societies intensify the destabilizing effects of the global order. In the author’s opinion, the main explanatory framework of recent world history is the process of globalization, but the latter does not lend itself to an unambiguous interpretation, although it has resulted in the emergence of a multitude of economic, socio-cultural, political and moral cleavages between those who have benefited and those who have lost. German scholars, who were the first to identify these diametrically opposed positions, conventionally labeled their bearers as “cosmopolitans” and “communitarians”. The new conflict lines have significantly different socio-cultural features from those of the industrial revolution of the 18th-19th centuries, in terms of socio-economic factors. The set of new crises, representing a complex combination of objective and subjective dimensions of the crisis situation, intensifies the confrontation and becomes a serious challenge to democratic systems. The major objective of politics has been and remains the prevention of such crises or their timely reduction; strategically, it lies in articulating a vision of the common good and guiding society towards its realization.

Социальные механизмы сглаживания субкультурных противоречий в мире глобальных трансформаций

The relevance of the work is to identify the need to take into account and use the possibilities of subcultural differentiation in the development and implementation of strategies for sustainable development of territories and economic entities. The subject of the study is the social mechanisms of smoothing subcultural contradictions in the context of glocalization. The purpose of the work is to develop effective measures to stimulate sustainable development based on the study of the possibilities of social mechanisms for smoothing subcultural contradictions of subcultures. Based on institutional logic, the article examines the interaction of subcultures and the impact of this interaction on the implementation of a sustainable development strategy at the regional and municipal levels, as well as within the organizational culture of enterprises. It is established that underestimation of the formation and development of subcultures can lead to the marginalization of the territory, characterized by a decrease in qualification and demographic characteristics, as well as to an increase in social problems. The directions and ways of harmonization of urban space are proposed. The role of subcultures in organizational transformations related to the development of knowledge management systems is shown. It is revealed that a better understanding of the driving forces and limitations of organizational knowledge management is achieved through a more thorough study of unique socio-cultural features. It is concluded that the formation and implementation of a sustainable development policy at the macro and micro levels can be carried out more successfully if the development and implementation of projects that take into account the opinions of representatives of different subcultures are envisaged.

RELIGIOUS CONCEPTS AND SOCIAL PICTURE OF THE WORLD IN TOLGAU WORKS OF BUKHAR ZHYRAU

This article analyzes the relationship between religious concepts and the formation of a social picture of the world on the example of the work of the outstanding Kazakh figure and thinker Bukhar Zhyrau. The study is based on the analysis of poems, words of wisdom and philosophical works of Zhyrau, as well as on a contextual analysis of the historical and sociocultural features of his era. The article discusses the main topics related to religious ideas, ethics and worldview, which are absorbed into the work of Bukhar Zhyrau and influence the formation of his understanding of the world and society. The results of the study may be useful for understanding the influence of religious knowledge on the formation of cultural and social values in the context of the tradition and history of Kazakh literature. The purpose of the study is to explain the influence of religious education on the formation of cultural and social values in the context of traditions and history of Kazakh literature, as well as the formation of spiritual and moral values of the younger generation in educational practice. It is quite possible that the introduction of these principles and values in the cognition and lifestyle of modern society will contribute to the positive solution of current problems related to spirituality and morality. In addition, this article provides a deep analysis of philosophical wisdom and artistic creativity of Bukhar Zhyrau, identification of religious and cognitive concepts, spiritual and moral problems addressed in his works, their significance and relevance for modern society. It is assumed that the results of the study will be useful for the development of Kazakh literature and culture, philosophy, as well as the field of social sciences and will allow a deeper understanding of religious, spiritual and moral values celebrated in the works of Bukhar Zhyrau.

The theoretical and methodological basis of the study of the processes of ethnic identification

The problem of ethnic identity of representatives of other nationalities, its formation depends on changes taking place in society, social and cultural life. Studying this issue is of great scientific importance in multiethnic Kazakhstan. This is because the ethnic minority, like all citizens in the society, goes through the necessary stages of adaptation in the socio-cultural environment. This will bring about changes in social relations. Its factors, socio-cultural features should be studied in order not to turn the changes into conflicts. Because the phenomenon of diaspora is based on ethnic identity, which ensures the survival of the ethnic organism. The theoretical basis of the article is the works of foreign and domestic scientists who have studied various aspects of ethnic identity. This is because the study of ethnic identity is a complex and multidisciplinary field that includes various theoretical and methodological approaches. Scholars from anthropology, sociology, psychology, and other disciplines have contributed to our understanding of how individuals and groups identify with their ethnic heritage. The article is based on a number of theoretical findings that seek to understand how the study of ethnic identity processes shapes the ethnic identities of individuals and groups. These theories provide insight into the complex interplay of factors that influence the development and maintenance of ethnic identity. The study used a historical method to understand how the functions of ethnic identity have changed from ancient times to the present day. The documentary method of analysis was used to analyze published scientific articles. Ethnic identity has been found to be a complex and multidimensional construct that can be influenced by personal experiences, societal norms, historical factors, and broader cultural dynamics.