Sociocultural Processes Research Articles

Роль некоммерческих объединений в осуществлении государственной культурной политики применительно к отечественному предпринимательству

The article examines the peculiarities of the state cultural policy in relation to domestic private entrepreneur-ship. For their analytical assessment, a conceptual distinction of social interaction at the macro, meso and mi-cro levels is introduced. State policy in the field of entrepreneurship is implemented at the meso-level, where the processes of interaction between communities and organizations take place, as well as their interests and capabilities are manifested. At the same time, public structures act as intermediaries between the state and the microlevel, that is, entrepreneurs and individuals. It is shown that non-profit organizations perform a compensa-tory function in relation to those spheres of sociocultural life of society where the direct impact of the macro-level on the micro-level is difficult, not provided with administrative resources or powers. The author gives an idea of ideally functioning parties, movements and associations in the sociocultural sphere, the interaction of which is based on complementarity, rather than on competition and struggle. Stability of such a social mecha-nism is proposed to be ensured by the creation of a branched public-state structure that collects, processes, disseminates information about socio-cultural processes, problems and vital interests of various social groups at the meso- and microlevels.

Design formation of a transmedia project

The modern media sphere is changing under the influence of socio-cultural, technical, technological and media processes. The article studies such a phenomenon of the media sphere as transmedia, which is characterized by the nonlinearity and hybridity of audiovisual forms. It is a new key feature of the media sphere and makes significant changes to screen art. As a result of the research, foreign theory and practice of forming the design of transmedia projects have been studied. The possibilities of using foreign experience in Russian conditions have been determined. Recommendations given for conducting a transmedia project in various areas have been, including improving the transmedia narrative in its basic concept using a systematic approach. The developed recommendation and methodological base for the formation of the design of transmedia projects has been practice-oriented. This method is aimed at solving problems, at the practical implementation of this approach to the implementation of transmedia projects. The recommendations demonstrate the need for narrative knowledge within the framework of a transmedia narrative, allowing users to engage and be motivated by a transmedia narrative, rather than simply distributing content through media channels. The possibility of using classical elements of an integrated approach to the formation of the design of a transmedia narrative in the transmedia approach has been investigated.

Working in the shadows: differentiation processes through and beyond the curriculum. Introduction to the special issue

ABSTRACT The aim of this special issue is to analyze the dynamics of differentiation in education. In particular, the conceptual term of differentiation will be explored by focussing on various arenas of curriculum making. ‘Differentiation’ entails much more than instructional or didactical considerations and strategies: At the heart of the curriculum making lie ideas and assumptions about socio-cultural and political processes and their consequences. Curriculum developments and differentiation processes connected to it are highly dynamic in nature. They emerge across various spatial and temporal contexts within diverse discursive settings. This special issue aims to elaborate on broader, sociologically and historically oriented concepts of differentiation in education systems. This brief introduction to the special issue is disposed of in the following way. Firstly, we define the term differentiation. We do this with a sociological meaning and then connect it to education research. In particular, concerning the latter, we define research gaps, which this special issue aims to approach. Then, we present the six contributions to this edition with their individual contribution to understanding differentiation in education. Finally, we discuss the contributions’ similarities and differences.

The Philosophical and cultural heritage of E.V. Ilyenkov in the context of the "Theoretical testament" of I.V. Stalin

The subject of the study is the creative, socio-cultural potential of labor, capable of going far beyond the limitations of a market economy, reducing labor to the production of material wealth (goods) and profit. The philosophical and cultural methodology is considered, which makes it possible to include socio-cultural, pedagogical, journalistic professional activities, as well as nepotism and large families in productive work. A prominent representative of this approach is the Russian philosopher E.V. Ilyenkov, who, exploring the methodology of K. Marx's Capital, deduced and successfully applied the principles of dialectical logic to solve the most complex socio-cultural and pedagogical problems, including the full-fledged development of deafblind children. The philosophical and cultural heritage of E.V. Ilyenkov was created not in a vacuum, but in the context of a corresponding trend in Russian philosophy (studies by D.I. Rosenberg, M.M. Rosenthal, A.A. Zinoviev, etc.), correlating with the formulation of the basic economic law of socialism in the work of I.V. Stalin "Economic Problems of Socialism in the USSR". The methodological basis of the research is the principles of dialectical logic developed by E.V. Ilyenkov: analysis of the development and results of the confrontation between market and non-market (post-capitalist) trends in socio-cultural processes and their philosophical understanding. The materials are the works of E.V. Ilyenkov, as well as the works of modern researchers, who sometimes evaluate his works from opposite positions. The scientific novelty of the article lies in the polemic with the interpretations of the theoretical legacy of E.V. Ilyenkov as "philosophical dissidence" in the USSR. On the contrary, the connections of the methodology developed and applied by E.V. Ilyenkov with the formulation of the basic law of socialism by I.V. Stalin and the then "social order" for the study of dialectical logic based on the analysis of K. Marx's "Capital" are established. The developments of E.V. Ilyenkov turned out to be unclaimed for a while; the identified reason is the market neocolonial transformation of the USSR. Socio-cultural development was increasingly hindered through the mass formation of harmonious, comprehensively developed, creative personalities and an increase in the wealth of friendly social relations. Recommendations are formulated on the possible use of the philosophical heritage of E.V. Ilyenkov in modern conditions for methodological support of strengthening the state socio-cultural policy, including in the field of improving support for nepotism and large families, solving the demographic problem.

Politeness, speech acts and socio-cultural change

Abstract This paper studies the long-term diachronic development of the speech act of expressing gratitude in the history of English in Britain. The speech act underwent a considerable transformation from a religious-devotional practice and an expressive act with a high illocutionary weight addressed to a fellow human being towards a predominantly phatic routine in everyday conversation. Based on empirical data it is suggested that this development is characterised by the interplay of four processes: recontextualisation, functional expansion, attenuation/reduction of illocutionary force, and routinisation. Since, as will be shown, these changes run parallel to major changes in the organisation of society in the social history of Britain, they appear to be part of more general socio-cultural transformational processes that affected behavioural conventions, including politeness conventions and communicative routines.

Giving oranges and puppies: Children’s production of directional verbs in an emerging sign language from Oaxaca

Children’s acquisition of directional verbs in sign languages has received a lot of attention, but less is known about the sociocultural process of using these verbs, especially in the context of emerging sign languages in diverse language ecologies. Directional verbs are a common grammatical phenomenon of many sign languages in which some verbs such as ‘to give’ and ‘to take’ can move in the direction of one or more of its arguments for indicating grammatical relations between agents and patients or recipients. I discuss the case study of one signing family who uses ‘making hands’, an emic term for the signing practices of deaf Chatino people and their families in the San Juan Quiahije municipality in Oaxaca, Mexico. The family in question consists of a first-generation adult signer and two second-generation child signers, aged 4;6 and 5;3. This article describes their usage of directional verbs for making explicit requests, asking questions, and talking about hypothetical events, including presenting or withholding gifts as part of the cultural understandings and practices of the allocations of goods. Ethnographic data reveals that the children’s production of verbs may be facilitated by directed input in the form of directives from a deaf adult signer, extensive peer play, and visual access to signed adult interactions. This case study offers insight about input and socialization for the children’s usage of directional verbs in an emerging sign language in a local Mesoamerican ecology.

The Interaction of Government and Society in an Online Dialogue (on the Example of the Kostroma Region)

Relevance. The article analyzes the transformation of the interaction of society and government from offline dialogue to online communication - on the example of the Kostroma region.The purpose of the study is to identify the opportunities and forms of online interaction between the government and society for discussing socially significant topics.Objectives: to analyze the content of public discussions taking place at the regional level and related to the construction, restoration and functioning of objects of cultural significance; to identify forms of integration into the digital public space of techniques that characterize traditional dialogue; to identify a range of problems that hinder an effective and equal online dialogue between government and society.Methodology. The research is based on a dialectical understanding of socio-cultural processes and phenomena, on general scientific and logical methods of cognition. Ideographic, historical-comparative, and institutional methods are used.The results of the research are theoretical and applied in nature and are aimed at finding effective techniques that eliminate barriers to alienation of society and government in the digital public sphere, ensuring interested and productive participation of the parties in the discussion of a socially significant agenda.Conclusions. The nonlinear and spontaneous nature of the transformation of offline dialogue into online communication is noted, which is explained by the insufficient adaptive resource of a part of society, as well as the survivability of old management technologies and models. The possibilities and advantages of online communication for discussing socially significant topics are revealed. It is proved that at present a significant part of legislative or technical obstacles to establishing a productive online dialogue between the authorities and the population have been eliminated - mental and psychological obstacles remain. It is concluded that the escapist tactics of the authorities, ignoring the request of the population to participate in the discussion of regional and urban problems, as well as the destructive revelatory pathos into which the opposition often falls, is an equally fragile basis for the search for public consensus. It is noted that the digital public sphere is still evaluated by some government representatives primarily as a resource for formalizing and standardizing dialogue with citizens.

Examining the Relevance of a Uniform Civil Code in India

Abstract India is a multicultural country with a rich tapestry of religions and cultures. It must negotiate a complicated legal system with many different personal laws. The debate over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) continues to be one of great importance as it attempts to harmonize private law regardless of religious beliefs. This study explores the many facets of the UCC, examining its applicability, difficulties, and possible ramifications within the Indian setting. The paper provides a thorough analysis, looking at the intellectual foundations and historical development of the UCC. Examining the socio-cultural processes, it recognizes the need to maintain cultural variety while pursuing legal consistency. The study evaluates a UCC's possible effects on inheritance, family dynamics, individual rights, and the stability of society. Constitutional principles and legal nuances are carefully analyzed, demonstrating how difficult it is to unify disparate personal laws under a single code. The study examines gender equality and how women's rights may be redefined within the context of personal laws through the implementation of a standard code. The report also outlines the difficulties in adopting and enforcing a UCC and navigates the administrative and political obstacles. By utilizing knowledge from worldwide case studies, it places foreign experiences in context and identifies lessons that may be applied to India. This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the Uniform Civil Code, including insights into its effects on legal, cultural, and sociological aspects. The thorough examination and careful analysis offer a basis for academics, stakeholders, and policymakers to understand the potentials and challenges of a Uniform Civil Code.

Animist materialism in Femi Osofisan’s <i>No More the Wasted Breed (1983) </i>and <i>Once </i><i>Upon Four Robbers (1991)</i>

In his oeuvre, Femi Osofisan challenges class inequalities by upbraiding the materialistic predilections of the upper class. Therefore, critics view his plays as revolutionary manuscripts designed for social awakening and interpret them from a Marxist perspective. Marxist interpretation has, to a good degree, undermined other ideological potential and evident discursive engagements which abound in multiple hierarchies in his plays. This study advances the frontiers of interpretations in Osofisan’s plays by providing alternative meanings in them besides Marxism. Through the theoretical praxis of Material Culture, I argue that beyond Marxist, class proclivities, Osofisan in No More the Wasted Breed (1983) and Once Upon Four Robbers (1980) commits to cultural rebirth in Africa through animist materialism, a spiritual, sociocultural appropriation process which inputs lifeforce to natural objects like rivers, plants, and animals. In addition to their material, totemic, sublunary significance, these natural objects acquire mystical and magical essence, thus contributing to the reification of African spiritual practices found in the plays. The spiritual practices rehabilitate African culture, promoting and re-enchanting its symbolic orthodoxy in the modern world. The study demonstrates that, instead of rejecting modernity, animist materialism as an African spiritual practice accommodates aspects of modernity, incorporating them as part of Africa’s cultural heritage.

Orthodox identification of the Russian population in the Republic of Dagestan. 1985–1999

We have a research idea to show the peculiarities of the development of the Orthodox component in the transitional period of the historical development of our country on the example of the Russian population of the Republic of Dagestan as adherents of Orthodox traditions in the national multiconfessional region. The relevance of the research associated with the transformation of the religious component of Russian people of Dagestan under the influence of globalization and socio-cultural processes of recent decades.A positive effect on the development of the religious component of our society as a whole with a number of features in national regions, in particular, Dagestan have been analyzed. The investigated archival and periodical material and analysis of the empirical data have made it possible to consider the development Orthodox identification in the period 1985–1997. The low growth has been noted. Conclusions have been drawn about the unstable situation of Orthodox parishes due to a number of factors, including the political situation, migration processes among the Russian population, which, in turn, led to the low activity of the clergy, their interaction with the authorities to solve pressing social problems.

#MADRES. Parodic Motherhood Discourses on Peruvian TikTok

TikTok’s increasing cultural pervasiveness, leading to a myriad of practices and discourses, has turned the platform into a rich digital field site to interpret local dynamics. Here, we analyze visual and textual discourses on (urban) Peruvian TikTok as sociocultural processes to reflect on popular media cultures and contribute to media studies and anthropology. This study examines 80 videos and more than 10,000 user comments around the content of two young male Peruvian digital creators—@mikkele and @zagaladas, who upload humorous, parodic clips of themselves re-enacting their mothers—to better understand how motherhood is articulated, exposed, criticized, accepted, and contested. Filled with intergenerational tensions and gender differences, these videos and their comments are fruitful terrain to explore both legitimized and rejected maternal subjectivities. We focus here on three emerged themes: “the unfair, aggressive mother,” “technology in dispute,” and “madre latina vs. madre gringa.”

Принципы формирования устойчивой архитектуры образовательной школы (на примере индонезийской школы на острове Бали)

In the 21st century, the concept of sustainable development has become a key foundation for humanity's future growth. The sustainability strategy is now broadly understood and influences all aspects of life, including education. Global threats to civilization, including economic, demographic, military-political, environmental, and socio-cultural processes, present significant challenges in socialization and adaptation for the younger generation. It is no longer possible to address these issues without the comprehensive and extensive use of preventive development mechanisms. Undoubtedly, one such crucial mechanism is the sphere of education, particularly the architecture of schools. Therefore, architecture, as a key resource in education, must evolve to a new level. The research's relevance lies in the need to apply new architectural and urban planning principles in designing modern schools that ensure an ecologically comfortable and sustainable educational environment. The study analyzes the creation of sustainable school architecture, using the Bali Green School in Indonesia as a positive example of successful implementation. To thoroughly explore the research topic, the authors utilize insights from natural, human, and social sciences, including ecology, psychology, philosophy, pedagogy, and microbiology. The study identifies five key principles: integrating architecture with nature, architectural identity, permaculture, openness in educational spaces, and environmental well-being.

Культура участия пожилых людей как способ выражения и сохранения идентичности

The study deals with the urgent problem of aging, which is considered not as a biological, but as a socio-cultural process. The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of identification process in old age. The author examines the role of culture and its influence on identity. The difference in cultural archetypes is reflected in the understanding of the concept of aging. The paper shows that an elderly person is facing an identity crisis. The cultural context, gender, place of residence, family, and nature of work affect the presence and depth of this crisis and, as a result, the very activity of a person in old age. The analysis of the modern concepts of “active aging” demonstrates the need for urther consideration of this topic. The author addresses the issue of the formation of identity of the “victim” as one of the forms of ageism in modern culture. The study concludes that a culture of participation may act as a tool enabling older people to express and preserve their identity, as well as to avoid crisis and the formation of the victim's identity. The author consider the culture of participation as an opportunity to be a contributor and creator of culture, not just its consumer.

Scientific and Educational Cooperation in the Caspian Region as a Factor of Social Sustainability and Integration

The issues of sustainability of border regions and macro-regions are largely related to the level of cooperation and integration in the social sphere, including in the scientific and educational space. The Caspian region, as a unique complex of states historically linked by economic, legal and socio-cultural processes, is an example where such cooperation is implemented in the activities of the Association of State Universities and Research Centers of the Caspian Countries (hereinafter —Association).Aim and tasks . The purpose of the study is to characterize scientific and educational cooperation in the international space of the Caspian region on the example of the Association.Methods. The research methods are related to the possibilities of a multifactorial integrated approach in assessing regional processes and the activities of an international association in its historical development and situational analysis.Results . As the results, the directions of activity and forms of cooperation of the Association’s members that contribute to strengthening the sustainability of the region are presented. The main vectors of the organization’s development and difficulties that need to be overcome are identified.Conclusions . In order to strengthen good-neighborly relations and partnership, the Association and the implemented practices of building multilateral relations by universities are of indisputable importance. These ties greatly contribute to the formation of a culture of understanding and respect between countries, recognition of their achievements, contribute to their development and mutual enrichment.

National idea in philosophy: meaning and values

The formation of a national idea among any people is influenced by historical, cultural, spiritual, psychological and other factors that were characteristic of the national identity. Culture and spirituality are the source of the national idea and always coexist with the people and society. Every nation its own way of forming the national idea, which reflects the traditional values and characteristics of society. In addition, the connection between the national idea and the culture of the people, which is characterized as the most basic category of philosophy, is especially important. In the countries and peoples of the world, the significance of the national idea and its values is very deep, and it has developed along with philosophical values. This scientific article examines the national idea and its essence and values in philosophy. Various approaches to understanding the national idea in philosophy are analyzed, and the main trends are identified. Special attention is given to the influence of the national idea on the formation of social values and the worldview. The study also explores the role of the national idea in modern society and its impact on socio-cultural processes. The main scientific task of the research work is that it considers the national idea that has developed in any state as a philosophical category. The national idea of the Kazakh people and their philosophy have been chosen as the main example and object of scientific work. In this regard, a historical and philosophical analysis of the national idea of the Kazakh people and its formation is carried out.

ТЕМАТИЧЕСКИЙ СУВЕНИР КАК МУЗЕЙНЫЙ ПРЕДМЕТ И СРЕДСТВО РЕПРЕЗЕНТАЦИИ ИСТОРИИ ГОРНОЙ НАУКИ В ЭКСПОЗИЦИОННО-ВЫСТАВОЧНОМ КОМПЛЕКСЕ ИНСТИТУТА УГЛЯ

Modern socio-economic and political transformations have an impact on sociocultural processes,including the actualization of cultural values, traditions and social experience of professional communities. Kemerovo Oblast – Kuzbass is historically identified as a mining region. The professional community of miners finds various forms of fulfilling the needs of their cultural representation, in particular through the creation of souvenirs. The experience of the Institute of Coal shows that the thematic collection of souvenirs in the museum interpretation is a means of documenting the history of mining science, self-identification of coal scientists and updating the scientific component of the heritage of the coal industry.

“Getting Back on the Bike”: Risk, Injury, and Sport-Related Concussion in Competitive Road Cycling

A clear and consistent finding across three decades of sociological work focused on performance sports is that various sports can be considered social spaces in which risk, pain, and injury are accepted, normalized, and valorized. In recent years, the emergent scientific and popular concern around the short- and long-term consequences of sport-related concussion has seen a resurgence in the use of classic sociological ideas to help understand why athletes appear to downplay, continue competing, and sometimes ignore potential brain injuries. Using data from interviews, this paper explores these social processes in the sport of road cycling in Britain. We present the argument that the enduring utility of classic sociological concepts in explaining athlete behaviors toward risk, pain, and injury may be indicative of the obdurate nature of the cultural norms which circulate in performance sport settings. With regard to the ongoing problems with concussion in sport, we show the continued need to understand the social context in which much sport is imagined and practiced. This leads to our suggestion that sociocultural and interactional processes in many sporting subcultures that support the normative acceptance of behaviors which often prioritize performance over health need to be more readily challenged if we wish to achieve comprehensive change toward improved athlete welfare.

Феномен глухоты и векторы его культурологического осмысления

Understanding the phenomenon of «deafness» is possible in line with the accepted social and medical concepts of disability. However, the cultural concept of deafness has become the most widespread in recent years. According to these concepts, the linguistic and cultural identity of the community of deaf and hard of hearing people who speak Russian sign language is recognized. The level of an active participation of native speakers of the Russian sign language in general socio-cultural processes is increasing. Nevertheless, many negative stereotypes about deaf and hard of hearing people persist. A retrospective analysis of the image of the «deaf» makes it possible to identify the causes of stigmatization of a person with hearing impairment, to trace the process of formation of the concept of «culture of the deaf». The positive image of the «deaf» as an active subject of cultural processes is spreading today with the help of museum exhibition and educational projects.

EL PENSAMIENTO CRÍTICO COMO REQUISITO PARA LA ALFABETIZACIÓN DIGITAL EN EL CONTEXTO SOCIOCULTURAL ACTUAL

The article deals with contemporary problems of critical thinking formation in the current socio-cultural situation from the perspective of philosophical practice and philosophy teaching in higher education institutions. The authors explore the communicative component of the current socio-cultural situation, describe the characteristics of the modern socio-cultural process, and point out how and why critical thinking has become an urgent component of the digital literacy of a modern person. The practical experience of teaching philosophy in higher education with a focus on the development of critical thinking skills is described in detail

Almost Everything about Ammianus Marcellinus. Review of: Jenkins, F. W. (2021). Ammianus Marcellinus: An Annotated Bibliography 1474 to the Present. Leiden: Brill. xviii, 665 p.

This review reveals the meaning, content, and main advantages and disadvantages of a unique bibliographic compendium presenting scholarly materials concerning the Res Gestae (Acts), i.e. works of Ammianus Marcellinus, the greatest historian of late Antiquity. The article demonstrates that the structure of the bibliography, segmented chronologically within the framework of 1474–2016, allows a specialist not only to obtain information about the Res Gestae and their epoch needed for research, but also demonstrates several features of the development of research based on this historical source for the first time in historiography. Based on the bibliography created by F. Jenkins, it is possible to identify a special increase in the interest of historians and philologists in Ammianus’ work, to the works of his contemporaries and epigones, which, in turn, makes it possible to see new sides in the development of historiography of sociocultural processes of the fourth and fifth centuries. The author’s scrupulousness as a bibliographer is noteworthy, and so it is as an expert on the main historiographical trends for several centuries when the work of Ammianus was published and studied.