THE CONCEPT OF SOCIAL CONSOLIDATION: THEORIES, MECHANISMS, AND PRACTICE
Keywords:
social consolidation, social capital, institutional trust, civic culture, moral education, network analysis, consensus, mahalla, youth policy, sociological researchAbstract
This article presents a comprehensive sociological analysis of both the theoretical and practical dimensions of social consolidation as a complex societal process. The author examines major theoretical models explaining the formation of social cohesion, including structural functionalism (E Durkheim, T Parsons), social capital theory (J.Coleman, R.Putnam), communicative action theory (J Habermas), and communitarianism (A.Etzioni), highlighting both their conceptual overlaps and distinctions. The paper explores key factors such as normative-value integration, institutional trust, and cooperative interaction among societal actors. Particular attention is given to the role of community structures (mahalla), youth initiatives, moral and educational programs, and civic culture as effective mechanisms for fostering long-term social stability. The research methodology includes network analysis, discourse analysis, and case study approaches, allowing for a deeper understanding of the interconnection between the economic, political, and cultural foundations of social consolidation. The study concludes that sustainable societal cohesion must be achieved through the synergistic integration of moral harmony, trusted institutions, and active civic engagement.
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