Social action

Social action is a way of existenceman, society, which manifests itself in the purposeful transformation and reflection of the surrounding world, living conditions. In this case, the impact occurs both on what is already in nature, and on what is formed artificially by the individual (people).

Social action includes contradictions,the main features and driving forces that are characteristic of social reality. It is no coincidence that he was the centerpiece of outstanding scientists. So, for example, Weber developed the theory of social action. In his opinion, it can be oriented both on the expected and present, and on the past behavior of people. At the same time, social action (non-interference, among others) can be revenge for insults in the past, protection from danger today or prevention of the one that is supposed to happen tomorrow. It can be directed at strangers and acquaintances.

According to Weber's concept, social action has two characteristics. First of all, it is distinguished by rationalism and awareness. Secondly, it is aimed at the behavior of other people.

Social action is determined by the specifichuman need. This need is formed into an ideal goal. This is the inner impulse that causes the action, to some extent the energy source. A variety of dissatisfaction has different forms (hunger, anxiety, creative anxiety, moral discomfort and so on). All of them point to the contradictions that occur between what people need and what they have in certain, given conditions. Dissatisfaction provokes a certain action. The goal is the expected result, in which the need is expected to find its solution. Thus, after the achievement of the goal, there is an equilibrium moment between the needs and the desired.

It should be noted that not every action can be called social. This is due to the fact that it is not always directed at other people.

For example, a highly specialized scientifican actor can strive to realize a specific scientific and cognitive need. He knows the situation, providing certain known information and data that need to be investigated. In accordance with this, the scientist develops a solution plan, making assumptions, putting forward hypotheses, selecting the methods of evidence. In this case, the action does not apply to the social. Of course, the ability to set a scientific goal, the very decision of it is a product of the development of society. In addition, the scientist in his search is based on the foundation formed by previous generations. In this sense, the scientist looks at the problem to be solved through the eyes of the whole society as a whole. However, at a specific moment in the course of solving the problem, the search itself does not apply to social action.

In another way, the situation is perceived in the event,if a scientist during the course of his research feels the need to create favorable conditions. This need can be expressed, for example, in obtaining recognition of colleagues, in overcoming possible obstacles and so on. In this case, science is seen as the interaction of people. As a result, social action takes place.

This status arises from the formation of an orientation toward other individuals, when indirect or direct interaction is envisaged.

As the semantic basis of socialactions can be considered the motivation and source of social development. Focus on others in its essence is the most important tool and condition, contributing to the satisfaction of human needs, the realization of life goals.