Fragmentation of sociological market in Russia: thoughts and conclusions

Authors

  • Larisa G. Titarenko Belarusian State University, Niezaliežnasci Avenue, 4, 220030, Minsk, Belarus

Keywords:

sociological market, Russia, fragmentation of the production of sociological knowledge, theoretical sociology, empirical sociology, sociology of education
Supporting Agencies
The article was prepared with the support of BRFRF (grant Г17АРМ-017).

Abstract

On the basis of the analysis of two large sociological events that took place in Russia in the end of 2016 the author reflects on the state of the modern «market» of ideas developed by sociologists belonging to different segments of the multiform sociological field in Russia. The article gives a brief description of the main groups, represented in Russian modern sociology, singled out by the criterion of representation of four types of sociological knowledge according to M. Burawoy's classification. The main achievements of each selected group are revealed. Fragmentation is presented as an important feature of the current state of this sociological field. The historical roots and the universal nature of the fragmentation of the production of sociological knowledge are shown. Sociology of education is presented as an actual example of the manifestation of fragmentation of sociological knowledge. It is concluded that fragmentation can contribute to the process of integration of Russian sociology into the international sociological community.

Author Biography

  • Larisa G. Titarenko, Belarusian State University, Niezaliežnasci Avenue, 4, 220030, Minsk, Belarus

    doctor of science (sociology), full professor; professor at the department of sociology, faculty of philosophy and social science

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2019-03-06

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Titarenko, L.G. 2019. Fragmentation of sociological market in Russia: thoughts and conclusions. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Sociology. 2 (Mar. 2019), 32–40.