Academic Journal
Reflection of the social function of the state in the context of contemporary globalization challenges
| Title: | Reflection of the social function of the state in the context of contemporary globalization challenges |
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| Source: | Efficiency of public administration; № 60 (2019) Ефективність державного управління; № 60 (2019) |
| Publisher Information: | LRIPA NAPA, 2019. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Subject Terms: | Public administration, 8. Economic growth, 1. No poverty, держава, призначення держави, функції держави, соціальна функція держави, глобалізація, трансформація соціальних та економічних процесів, модернізація суспільних відносин, 16. Peace & justice, state, purpose of state, state functions, social function of state, globalization, transformation of social and economic processes, modernization of social relations, Державне управління |
| Description: | Problem setting. The purpose and essence of state are issues that have been studying for centuries and do not have the only recognized interpretation nowadays. The creation of a state is determined by the necessity of regulating relations between people, ensuring their conflict-free coexistence and justice by establishing the strong state power that can provide people with security and protection. Actually, these fundamental aspects regarding the purpose and functioning of state are still of immediate interest today. However, the modification of the environment and the transformation of worldviews of humanity have caused the relevant changes in the sociopolitical, economic and social sphere. Changes in the general paradigm of the existence of state cause, without doubt, changes in certain aspects of functioning of state. One of these aspects, which essentially influence on the society, is a social tendency, in particular, and, first of all, a social function which is at the forefront of the state functional hierarchy. Recent research and publications analysis. Scientific developments regarding the emergence, formation and features of the social function of state have been shown in papers of many domestic scientists. In particular, certain aspects of functioning of state in the context of implementation of the social function have been considered by I. Aristova, V. Bulba, S. Gorbatiuk, V. Hoshovska, N. Dieieva, V. Kupriichuk, E. Libanova, A. Petroie, V. Skuratovsky, V. Tropina, V. Troshchynskyi, N. Yarosh and others. The most research studies concerning the implementation of the social function by state are based on paper of such scientists as A. Åslund, J. McGill Buchanan Jr., G. Esping-Andersen, E. Lindahl, W. Lawrence, G. Therborn, R. Titmuss, F. Williams and others.Highlighting previously unsettled parts of the general problem. The rapid development of social, economic, humanitarian relations, globalization processes and accelerated scientific and technical development determine the necessity of continuing of scientific research relating to the implementation of the social function by state under conditions of the neoteric civilization tendencies and ñhallenges. The purpose of the article is to study some aspects of implementation of the social function by state, its development and features at the present phase of the social development, as well as to highlight issues that are important for Ukraine and determine ways of improvement in the social development.Paper main body. The existence of the state is determined by the necessity of implementing relevant activities which must result in the solution of topical issues on the life activity of society. Accordingly, the areas of activity of state, which are represented in its functions, are formed. State functions are characterized by dynamism.The social role of state in the life activity of society is one of the most important aspects. In this regard, the social function is the focus of attention of state, since it is directly associated with the solution of tasks aimed at creating the environment to ensure a proper living standard of the population, the realization of creative, spiritual, cultural and other needs of the person.One of the features of a modern state is that it is not identified with society, but is a separate institution that ensures the functioning of a complex official power mechanism. The current level of development of state as a management system implies such definitions as democracy, humanism, freedom of thought, freedom of will, social freedom, pluralism, etc. As a result, for reasons beyond control, the modern state must ensure the overcoming social contradictions, the coordination and coexistence of various social and gender groups, generate and implement such decisions that would be approved (or, at least, not completely ignored) by all social strata.The characteristic feature of modern democratically oriented states is the expansion of social freedoms and transformation of values-based orientations, which takes place against the background of the accelerated technological development and aggravation of global problems. However, modern economic development and inactivity of the administrative apparatus of state cannot fully satisfy the growing needs of society in additional social benefits, pent-up demands for a new ultramodern level of cultural and educational and other services, and more comfortable economic and social infrastructure. Social needs are always growing faster than the economic capacity of state. Therefore, the change in the traditional idea of the social function as the prerogative and exclusive competence of state can be qualified as one of the modern problems.One of the serious consequences of globalization and economic liberalization has become a certain decrease in the influence of state on social and economic processes and penetration into the traditionally monopoly state areas of the private corporate capital.Conclusions of the research and prospects for further studies. The sociopolitical, technological and economic development forms new ideas and concepts about the essence of state and its functions. The topical contemporary issue is the search of new formats of the existence of state and society. The modern Ukraine is experiencing many problems related to the reformation of state and the modernization of social relations. Among the most topical issues we can highlight social problems. The solution to these problems is directly related to several key factors, including economic growth, optimization of state expenditures, massive improvement in the quality of the state administration, and the restoration of public confidence in power institutions. The social function must be considered and formed simultaneously with the issues of the state-building of modern Ukraine while clearly realizing that these processes have the determining influence on diverse and multifaceted factors caused by historical and cultural development as well as national features. Розглянуто наукові підходи до визначення соціальної функції держави. Проаналізовано сучасні тенденції у соціальному та економічному розвитку країн світу. Виокремлено окремі проблеми та особливості реалізації державою соціальної функції в умовах глобалізаційних процесів. Сформульовано авторське бачення стосовно призначення держави у контексті виконуваної нею соціальної функції. Окреслено актуальні для України питання щодо забезпечення виконання соціальної функції державою як інституційним утворенням, що покликане забезпечувати комфортне життєве середовище для проживання своїх громадян. |
| Document Type: | Article |
| File Description: | application/pdf |
| Language: | Ukrainian |
| ISSN: | 2070-4011 |
| Access URL: | http://edu.lvivacademy.com/article/view/186755 |
| Accession Number: | edsair.scientific.p..ccac2bd63e90137f524938a287ffda1b |
| Database: | OpenAIRE |
| ISSN: | 20704011 |
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