Conceptual Principles of Ensuring Societal Security in the Context of Social Change

Abstract

In the conditions of social change, new articles of opportunities for societal security appear, according to which new social archetypes are formed, which set the parameters of the innovative model of societal security system, which will not only overcome existing problems and threats, but also will promote the development of tools of prejudice, protection of society from their occurrence. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the theoretical basis of the conceptual foundations of societal security, which will allow the development of new approaches to societal security in order to preserve the livelihood of society. It has been studied that the conceptual foundations of societal security address issues such as identity, social cohesion, inclusion, exclusion and the security dilemma. The research areas of the concept of “societal security” are highlighted: the first studies the subjective construction and protection of identity, the second develops according to objectivist ontologies focused on imminent external threats and the importance of protecting social systems that support life. The methodological contribution is a clear and systematic design of the study to promote transparency, structure and understanding of future research on the conceptual foundations of societal security. New ideas and dimensions for the concepts of societal security in the context of social change are offered. The concept of “societal security”, in contrast to the existing ones, is considered by us as a holistic system of interconnected elements, built on the relationship of social system and environment to prevent negative effects of social risks and reduce hazards and ensure the absence of social threats to human security. state, society and protection of their social interests, values and needs. According to the results of the study, the concept of “societal security” is comprehensive, contains economic, political, social, humanitarian and value aspects, reflects everything that affects life, including the human environment, quality of life, makes society sustainable, capable of development.