Cultural Memory and Values as Factors of Civil Society Consolidation
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https://doi.org/10.32461/2226-3209.2.2026.362189Keywords:
cultural memory, values, civil society, national identity, social consolidation, cultural heritage, social solidarity, axiologyAbstract
The purpose of the study is to identify the role of cultural memory and values as factors of civil society consolidation, as well as to determine their influence on the formation of collective identity and social cohesion. The research methodology is based on the use of culturological, socio-cultural, axiological, historical-analytical and systemic approaches, which allowed for a comprehensive consideration of the mechanisms of functioning of cultural memory and values in the processes of social consolidation. The scientific novelty lies in the comprehensive understanding of cultural memory and value orientations as key factors of civil society development, as well as in determining their role in the formation of social unity, national identity and cultural stability. Conclusions. It is proven that cultural memory and the system of social values are important factors in the consolidation of civil society, as they ensure the preservation of historical continuity, the formation of collective identity and the strengthening of social solidarity. It is established that common cultural narratives, historical symbols and value orientations contribute to the integration of society, the development of civic activity and the establishment of democratic principles. At the same time, the actualization of cultural memory in the conditions of modern challenges, especially war, serves as an important tool for supporting national unity and socio-cultural stability. It is substantiated that in the conditions of globalization, information transformations and crisis processes, the preservation of cultural memory acquires strategic importance for supporting cultural security and national stability. Cultural memory and values contribute to the formation of a common symbolic space, which ensures the consolidation of civil society and the establishment of the cultural subjectivity of the state. Thus, they become important factors not only in social integration, but also in the development of democratic culture and the stability of society.
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