The master's thesis deals with and analyzes the social world order and the related inequalities that occur in society and employment within the framework of solidarity and social economies.
The thesis explores the theoretical concepts of capitalism, neoliberalism, social stratification, inequality in society and poverty. We also explore the labor market, labor market identification, contemporary precariat and solidarity and social economy.
In the empirical part of the master's thesis, which is done on the basis of qualitative method, is the purpose of the study is to examine the functioning of selected solidarity organizations and social enterprises. Is establishing a company that works on the values and principles of the SSE - Solidarity Social Economy a successful example of integrating people into society?
We were interested in the field of inequality in Slovenian society, the possibility of reducing inequalities of different target groups through forms of employment in organizations and companies of solidarity and social economy. Do solidarity and social enterprises face inequality in the company, system and employees? How they eliminate and reduce it.
After interviewing with six social companies, we used the coding method. We have found out that social groups of different groups of people employ, exercise solidarity and social eco-economy in society, while facing many obstacles and systemic obstacles such as: not structured lack of funding from the state and competent ministries, poor local, state or an international supportive environment and a commitment to being resourceful, experienced and market-driven. After nearly a decade of operation, they are still struggling to survive and persist.
The companies we have included in the survey and interviewed are active in various fields, such as: catering, culture, social marketing, recycling, second-hand trade, networking and support for other social enterprises, cooperatives, etc. They provide jobs to employees with environment that must and often is tailored to them. Companies intentionally specialize in one or more target groups, which they then train in the workplace and employ. Social entrepreneurs see their work as a form of economics, working in various fields, performing in addition to entrepreneurship and marketing, an important social or social effect, and listen through their work and mission to make changes in society.
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