The Concept and General Classification of Social Practices
https://doi.org/10.18384/2949-5148-2024-3-80-86
Abstract
Aim. To analyze the main concepts of “social practices”, to study the genesis of this concept in social philosophy and sociological science, and to explicate the applied significance of “social practices” and “habitus” in the everyday life of an individual.
Methodology. In the process of studying the object of research we applied socio-philosophical, general scientific and private scientific (sociological) methods.
Results. The analysis and interpretation of the main concepts of social practices and the notions of “social practices” and “habitus” are presented, the significance of the analysis of social practices in the conditions of transformation of primarily Russian society is highlighted.
Research implications. The main significance of the study of specific “social practices” lies in the possibility, on the one hand, to identify the current behavioral patterns of the masses and the tendencies for their change. At the same time, a detailed analysis of specific social practices makes it possible to forecast the trajectory of habitus transformation within the society under study.
About the Authors
E. A. EvstifeevaRussian Federation
Elena A. Evstifeeva – Dr. Sci. (Philosophy), Prof., Head of the Department, of Psychology and Philosophy, Vice-rector of Personnel Development,
22, nab. Afanasy Nikitin, Tver 170000.
O. Yu. Morozova
Russian Federation
Olga Yu. Morozova – Postgraduate Student, Department of Psychology and Philosophy, Tver State Technical University; Senior Researcher, Implementation Department of the Information Technology Development Center, Research Institute of Information Technologies of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia,
Tver.
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