- Research Article
- 10.15421/342550
CULTURAL CAPITAL AND SOCIAL SYSTEM AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE FOR THE (POST)MODERNIZATION OF UKRAINIAN SOCIETY
- Dec 30, 2025
- Epistemological Studies in Philosophy Social and Political Sciences
- Vadym Nikolenko + 1 more +1
he relevance of the study is due to the transformational processes taking place in Ukrainian society in the context of systemic social changes, state reforms and Ukraine’s European integration course. In the context of a profound change in the value matrix of society and social practices, the analysis of cultural capital as one of the key resources of social modernization acquires particular importance. The article examines cultural capital and the features of the social system of Ukrainian society. At the same time, promising trajectories of society’s life are highlighted, primarily in the context of T.Parsons’ structural-functional analysis, as well as theories of (organic / inorganic) modernization. Their specificity (cultural capital and social system) is noted, primarily in view of T.Parsons’ creative work. It is emphasized that cultural capital is more associated with mentality, centuries-old experience of previous generations, national character. In turn, the modern social system is primarily highlighted in accordance with the axiological hierarchy of dominant worldview models, social attitudes and practices. They can be characterized by certain differences, or be completely relevant to each other. On the one hand, the importance of understanding the role of cultural capital in the processes of organic modernization is noted, and on the other hand, the logic of interpreting the social system in the context of inorganic modernization. It is concluded that in accordance with the specifics of cultural capital and the current social system of Ukrainian society, where, taking into account the measurements of public opinion and the study of mass consciousness by specialists of the Institute of Sociology of the NAS of Ukraine, European integration and emancipatory values are clearly traced, it is appropriate to speak of favorable forecasts for the European integration processes of Ukrainian society.The practical significance of the work lies in the possibility of using its theoretical generalizations and conclusions in the process of developing and adjusting state social and cultural policy, social development programs, and modernization reforms.
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