SOCIAL PUBLIC POLICIES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF STATE-COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIP: TOWARDS DEVELOPING SOCIAL CAPITAL
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Social public policies reflect a space for continuous interaction between the state and society within a balanced context, emphasizing the importance of shifting toward concerted efforts and joint production. A strong state can engage with society, organize social relations, and make political and economic decisions in the interest of its citizens. Conversely, a robust society characterized by horizontal ties—such as pressure groups and civil society organizations—can assemble and articulate interests, complementing the state and supporting it in achieving its designated goals. The evolution of the concept of social policies encompasses a synthesis of intersecting issues between social structures and the state structure aimed at achieving social cohesion and comprehensive social security. This development underscores the necessity of highlighting the significance of the state-society dichotomy, wherein the state interacts with existing social forces to identify the roots of social, economic, and political challenges and the methods for addressing them and formulating appropriate standards
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