THE ROLE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE MAHALLA UNDER CONDITIONS OF SOCIAL RISKS

Abstract

This article examines the phenomenon of the mahalla through the lens of the social reforms currently being implemented in the country. Drawing on this perspective, the authors analyze the operational factors of the mahalla institution, arguing that it constitutes a significant driver of transformation in public life. The article further elaborates on the principles of social protection for vulnerable segments of the population and identifies pathways for strengthening social solidarity. Employment is interpreted as the key mechanism for raising the standard of living; through this mechanism, the authors contend, social integration within public life can be reinforced. The social engagement of citizens likewise contributes to the effectiveness of the reforms being pursued. The article presents statistical data, thereby grounding the discussion of the mahalla institution's increased effectiveness in deepening social reforms in Uzbekistan within an empirical framework. In this context, it is emphasized that the mahalla, under contemporary conditions, must play a consolidating role oriented not only toward strengthening social stability within society, but also toward helping people overcome the hardships of difficult life circumstances in specific situations.