Social Cooperatives as an Important Element of the Social Economy in the Process of Socio-Professional Integration of People at Risk of Social /.../ Cover Image

Spółdzielnie socjalne jako istotny element ekonomii społecznej w procesie integracji społeczno-zawodowej osób zagrożonych wykluczeniem społecznym
Social Cooperatives as an Important Element of the Social Economy in the Process of Socio-Professional Integration of People at Risk of Social /.../

Author(s): Katarzyna Zielińska-Król
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: social economy; social cooperative; social goals

Summary/Abstract: Element that creates the reality of the social economy in the Polish space is a social cooperative. The formula of its activity offers great opportunities for people belonging to disadvantaged groups. There is a proposal targeted primarily for the unemployed, the disabled people, addicts, the homeless, for those who for various reasons do not wish or are not capable of making business. They want instead to take joint and group economic activities, spread and reduce the risk of running their own business, while also pursuing social goals. The present article attempts to define social cooperatives in the social economy, its law and theoretical aspects.

  • Issue Year: 61/2014
  • Issue No: 01
  • Page Range: 121-135
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish