policy - a complex social phenomenon, which emerged 25,000 years ago.Its goal has always been the orientation of society on the path of development by identifying the general direction that will have a creative basis.Policy Framework - polysyllabic phenomenon that includes the basic elements and it depends on the complexity of the society in which it is implemented.
first time this concept originated in ancient Greece, and under him understand the art of government.
modern understanding of politics is divided into two categories:
- where policy is presented as a method of social control.This is a classic scientific understanding of the policy.It also includes an idea of the policy as a way of relations between different social groups and strata of the population.Other
- idea about it has more radical color: here under the policy is a struggle between individuals and groups for power.
abstract perception of the concept lies in its intangibility, but it is fixed as a social institution with the help of the government and it allows to perceive it as a manifestation of a social phenomenon.
A complex social structure involves a complex political structure prevailing in it.
policy framework: the basic elements
basis elements of the policy are, first of all, political relations, which refers to forms of interaction and interrelation of political entities.For example, dominance and submission: some segments of the population subject to the group, which is given political power.In modern states political relations are regulated by law.Among other major political relations are:
- consent.
- conflict.
- Partnership.
other elements of the policy are the power, organization, culture, consciousness.These elements are an integral part of the policy, and their quality determines the broad concepts such as political, economic, and political system.
essence and structure of the policy
Because it is aimed at regulating the social and personal relationships between people, it has a dual structure that defines its members: animate and inanimate elements of the subjects.The last action of the first reveal.
Policy Framework: animate subjects
These subjects are individuals, social groups and layers, as well as the organizations that participate in the political process (implementing state power themselves or try to influence it).
also animate subjects include various social institutions which are represented by political parties, the media, trade unions and international organizations.Indeed, these social elements take part in the political life of the country, anyway exerting influence on it.
Policy Framework: inanimate subjects
These are the types of relationships between people, groups and organizations.So, there are institutions that represent the interests of certain groups.They can be public or private have a founder, but the very influence on political life will be provided, and therefore the relationship with the community organization fits the definition.
It also refers to the expression of attitude to political events and their analysis.It is increasingly carried out media.
more inclusive here is such a thing as a political consciousness, which in total covers the presence of ideologies, political motives and psychology of power.
structure and policy functions as a social institution:
- Ensuring the stability of society.
- general mobilization activities.
- regulation of social processes.
- political socialization.
- Creating guarantees of rights and freedoms.
These functions are not always the implementation, but they are ideal, which is achieved in the developed countries, and still ephemeral in lagging countries.
