The phenomenon of the precariat: theoretical and methodological problems of the study

Occupation: Scientific Director and Head of Chair of Theory and History of Sociology; Chief Researcher
Affiliation:
Russian State University for the Humanities
Institute of Sociology FCTAS RAS
Address: Moscow, Russian Federation, Moscow

Journal name

Sotsiologicheskie issledovaniya

Edition

Issue 9

Pages

51-63

Abstract

The article discusses the theoretical, methodological foundations of the precariat, understandings of this phenomenon in Russian and foreign literature, reasons for its appearance in the modern history. The initial positions of the preparation of the first special study of the precariat in the Russia are described, the methodological grounds for its implementation are revealed: the definition of the social problem in the sphere of labor relations, the formulation of the hypotheses of the study, the substantiation of the research model, which is associated with the definition of the structure (composition) of the precariat, its representation in various spheres of society. Special consideration was given to the methodological tools of its study – sampling, survey methods, justification of methods of analysis of empirical information. Based on the data of the all-Russian study, the main and special features of the precariat were identified, its place and relationship with other social groups and primarily with the middle classes were shown. A debatable question is discussed – whether the precariat can be called a class and what are its main criteria in this case. Assumptions are made about its role in the course of fundamental social changes in the economy and politics, the social consequences of its continued existence. An attempt was made to determine its role in defending its own interests, as well as the prospects for its further development and functioning.

Keywords

theory, methodology, precariat, social structure, employment, labour relationship, the social consequences

Received

20.09.2019

Publication date

25.09.2019

Number of characters

35707

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GOST	Toschenko Z. The phenomenon of the precariat: theoretical and methodological problems of the study // Sotsiologicheskie issledovaniya – 2019. – Issue 9 C. 51-63 [Electronic resource]. URL: http://ras.jes.su/socis/s013216250006669-8-1-en (circulation date: 26.04.2024). DOI: 10.31857/S013216250006669-8
MLA	Toschenko, Zhan T "The phenomenon of the precariat: theoretical and methodological problems of the study." Sotsiologicheskie issledovaniya 9 (2019):51-63. DOI: 10.31857/S013216250006669-8
APA	Toschenko Z. (2019). The phenomenon of the precariat: theoretical and methodological problems of the study. Sotsiologicheskie issledovaniya (9), pp.51-63 DOI: 10.31857/S013216250006669-8

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