OLIGARCHIZATION OF SOCIETY AS A CONSEQUENCE OF INEQUALITY OF THE POPULATION OF UKRAINE AND AS A SOURCE OF SOCIAL-PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS IN SOCIETY

Abstract

The article briefly presents the material on the theoretical justification and general features of the phenomenon of oligarchization of Ukrainian society and the problem of inequality of the population of Ukraine, its essence, causes and consequences, as well as inequality as a source of socio-psychological tension. The main signs of social inequality are known to be differences in property, power and status. To one degree or another, these features are reflected in the socioclass structure of society, which fixes the inequality in relations between social groups, up to the individual. In connection with socio-political and socio-economic inequality, there are significant differences in lifestyle, culture, psychology of social groups and individuals. Social actions aimed at creating material and spiritual values, their exchange and distribution, inevitably lead to tensions between social groups, and under certain conditions – to open conflict. It can be argued that the levels of hidden (latent) and open social tension (people’s opinions, discussion of pressing issues, open protests) in modern Ukrainian society are quite high, clearly defined trends to further increase. In this regard, there is a logical conclusion, which many scientists come to: with the deterioration of the social situation in the country, increasing social tensions can lead to a sharp (abrupt) increase in the number of obvious signs of socio-psychological tension and its development towards pre-crisis and then and crisis.