Katsora O. Formation of social entrepreneurship in the context of social problems (on the example of the Transcarpathian region)

The dissertation is devoted to exploring peculiarities of formation and functioning of social entrepreneurship in the context of social problems. Theoretical approaches to the study of social entrepreneurship, as well as the specifics of social responsibility of business and its difference from social entrepreneurship are considered. The functions of social entrepreneurship are theoretically substantiated, as well as the role of non-profit organizations in the activity of social entrepreneurship. The essence of the concept of "social entrepreneurship" is clarified. The main methodological provisions of sociological knowledge about social problems that are developed within the framework of objectivist and subjectivist traditions are described. The concept, structure, types, stages of development, as well as the basic ways of solving social problems are revealed. The main social problems of the Transcarpathian region are characterized. According to the results of the descriptive case, features of functioning and current models of social entrepreneurship in Transcarpathia are presented. The expert survey revealed problems of its activity and prospects for development in the region.