Ka evropskom društvu : ograničenja i perspektive
Towards a European society: limitations and perspectives
Contributor(s): Lilijana Čičkarić (Editor), Aleksandar Bošković (Editor)
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Gender Studies, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Sociology, EU-Approach / EU-Accession / EU-Development, EU-Legislation
Published by: Институт друштвених наука
Keywords: European Integration; Europeanization of Serbia; Gender Equality; Human Rights; Minority Rights; Social and Economic Development; Reproductive Rights
Summary/Abstract: Pred nama je kolekcija tekstova nastalih u radu na različitim is- traživačkim projektima u Institutu društvenih nauka, čija je zajed- nička karakteristika interdisciplinarnost i osobeni teorijski i metodo- loški pristupi u proučavanju odnosa Srbije i Evrope u kontekstu evrointegracijskih procesa.
- Print-ISBN-13: 978-86-7093-212-8
- Page Count: 282
- Publication Year: 2018
- Language: Serbian
Kriza zapadnog liberalizma i njene refleksije na Srbiju
Kriza zapadnog liberalizma i njene refleksije na Srbiju
(CRISIS OF WESTERN LIBERALISM AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON SERBIA)
- Author(s):Ognjen Pribićević
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, EU-Approach / EU-Accession / EU-Development
- Page Range:13-27
- No. of Pages:15
- Keywords:democracy; liberalism; EU; US; Serbia
- Summary/Abstract:As it is the case in the greater part of democratic world, the traditional democratic values, such as trust in democratic institutions, freedom of media, civilised relations between government and opposition, and tolerance are in Serbia in crises as well. The purpose of this paper is to research the connection between the crises of Western liberalism and weakening of European system of values in Serbia and region of the Western Balkan. The majority of democratic changes that Serbia has achieved in last two decades would not be possible without the help of EU. This support is not only about donations and investments but more about difficult fight for implementation of European system of values. After big economic crises in 2008, failed wars in the Middle East, economic and political crises of EU and finally Brexit and Tramp’s victory in US, the Western Balkan are not any more in the focus of the West. Occupied by its own problems the US and EU almost completely lost the interest for the promotion of state of low, democracy, freedom of media in the Western Balkan region. Author concludes that Serbia does not have enough social and political strength to fight alone the challenges of democratization and modernisation and that its future depends mainly on the outcome of big changes which are happening in the world politics since Brexit and Tramp’s victory in the USA. Furthermore, Europeanisation of Serbia will be endangered with the additional West political pressure on Serbia because of rising influence of Russia in the whole region.
Evropa u geopolitičkom sendviču i evropske perspektive Srbije
Evropa u geopolitičkom sendviču i evropske perspektive Srbije
(EUROPE IN THE GEOPOLITICAL SANDWICH AND THE EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVES OF SERBIA)
- Author(s):Neven V. Cvetićanin
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Governance, EU-Approach / EU-Accession / EU-Development, Geopolitics
- Page Range:29-43
- No. of Pages:15
- Keywords:Europe; real politics; EU enlargement; Balkans; Serbia; national interest
- Summary/Abstract:The paper presents an attempt to offer an objective analysis of dominant social and political processes in Europe and in the Balkans as its specific part and to place these processes in an objective global geopolitical context. In this sense, the paper describes process of returning to the so-called real politics and the so-called power politics in the world relations. Additionally, it explores the consequences of this process in Europe and in the Balkans, and particularly on the European Union’s enlargement capacity, which is at the moment a top priority issue for Serbia as a state and society. Therefore, the analysis offered in this paper can be useful for conceptualizing public policies in Serbia and designing a realistic approach to the process of European integration in view of possible developments in Europe in the future, instead of ideological discourses that do not count with possible changing of the global and continental context.
Parametri razvoja modernog društva
Parametri razvoja modernog društva
(PARAMETERS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MODERN SOCIETY)
- Author(s):Snežana Grk
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Political Theory, Sociology, Politics and society, Sociology of Politics
- Page Range:45-67
- No. of Pages:23
- Keywords:technological development; European education; investment in research and development; competitiveness of the economy; modern society
- Summary/Abstract:Many countries have timely recognized the relevant parameters for the development of a modern society. Rapid development of a modern technology necessitates the creation of a new policy that will keep up with the impact of technological changes. This means that a country must increase investment in research and development, in innovation, and increase funding aimed at raising the level of education. Education proves to be a worthwhile investment only if it is configured in such a way as to meet the requirements of the future. European leaders have realized that investing in European education is necessary for the European economy, so it could remain competitive in a global sense. In the context of further European prospects for Serbia, as well as its economic development, the priority for the country’s governing structures must be to find ways to overcome all the challenges and create links among the parameters of modern economy and society education, science and technological development. This is the road to creating a competitive and knowledge-based economy, aligned with the parameters of the European society. How far away Serbia today is from a European society, and what are the obstacles that stand in the way of its development, are the topics analysed in this paper.
Evropska unija u promenljivom ekonomskom okruženju
Evropska unija u promenljivom ekonomskom okruženju
(EUROPEAN UNION IN A CHANGING ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT)
- Author(s):Marijana Maksimović, Valentina Ivanić
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Supranational / Global Economy, EU-Approach / EU-Accession / EU-Development, Geopolitics
- Page Range:69-93
- No. of Pages:26
- Keywords:European Union; environment; innovation; human resources
- Summary/Abstract:Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, which symbolized the Cold War and the Iron Curtain, on November 9, 1989. major changes took place within the European Union itself, but also in its surroundings. The beginning of the third phase of globalization is connected to that year, which led to the emergence of “a new world”. The mentioned changes led to the enlargement of the European Union. At the time new member states were received, the number of which later grew. EU Member States are a part of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU); however, not all of them form part of the eurozone. The countries of the Western Balkans have gone through various crises, which are still ongoing, preventing them from joining a large European family. Although Serbia initially ought to join the EU in the early 1990s, and later in 2012, it is still uncertain whether it will succeed to become a full member in 2025. A more intensive process of joining began in the second decade of the 21st century and involves leading the accession to several levels of the EU. This paper used a comparative method and analysis of the situation in individual areas of member states, human resources, innovation and international economic relations. Thus, the integration of regional integration, such as the mentioned EU or SEE (Southeast European countries, or the often-used name of the Western Balkans) would enable the formation of a free trade zone, and thus the flow of FDI (foreign direct investment). Then, for example, the paper produced results that indicate a downward trend in the allocation of research and development companies, and accordingly, there will be no changes in the competitiveness model in SEE countries.
Evropeizacija radnog i socijalnog zakonodavstva Srbije
Evropeizacija radnog i socijalnog zakonodavstva Srbije
(EUROPEANIZATION OF LABOR AND SOCIAL LEGISLATION OF SERBIA)
- Author(s):Nada G. Novaković
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Politics, Economy, Labor relations, EU-Approach / EU-Accession / EU-Development, Human Resources in Economy, Socio-Economic Research, Labour and Social Security Law
- Page Range:95-109
- No. of Pages:15
- Keywords:Labor Law and Social Legislation; Socio-Economic Rights; Social Dialogue and Collective Bargaining; Labor Market
- Summary/Abstract:The paper will examine the process of Europeanisation of labor law and social legislation of Serbia. The process is conducted on two levels: the first one is normative and the second one is real. The sociological analysis focuses on the global and regional causes, factors and consequences of changes in these areas, following the accencuated domestic factors that (not) stimulate the processes of Europeanisation. This article discusses the domains of the Europeanisation of social policy while comparing to those in the neighbouring countries. In the text that follow, it will be examined the role of trade unions, employers’ and state associations in the implementation of the European social model. The underlying hypothesis is: the greatest resistance to the real processes of Europeanisation of social policy and labor legislation comes from political and trade union elites and most prominent parts of capitalist class.
Materijalno blagostanje u Srbiji – subjektivni indikatori
Materijalno blagostanje u Srbiji – subjektivni indikatori
(MATERIAL WELL-BEING IN SERBIA – SUBJECTIVE INDICATORS)
- Author(s):Vladimir S. Mentus
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Politics and society, Sociology of Politics
- Page Range:111-127
- No. of Pages:17
- Keywords:material well-being; Serbia; subjective indicators; Europe
- Summary/Abstract:This paper examines material well-being in Serbia measured by subjective indicators. The data comes from the last round of the European Quality of Life Survey, from 2016. Examined indicators are: satisfaction with standard of living, self-assessment of the households’ ability to make ends meet, self-assessment of the current households’ financial situation compared to the situation twelve months ago, and the concern about the potential insufficient personal income in old age. The results indicate a generally unfavorable situation of subjective material well-being in Serbia. In addition, a comparative analysis of material well-being in Serbia compared to other European countries is examined, measured by the same indicators. It shows relatively unfavorable situation in Serbia. In the discussion, the main explanations of the unfavorable situation of material well-being in Serbia are provided, that are based on the analysis of general economic policy in Serbia over the last two decades.
Uticaj procesa evropskih integracija na status nacionalnih manjina u Republici Srbiji
Uticaj procesa evropskih integracija na status nacionalnih manjina u Republici Srbiji
(IMPACT OF THE EUROPEAN INTEGRATION PROCESS ON STATUS OF NATIONAL MINORITIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA)
- Author(s):Ksenija Marković, Ivana Jovanović
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Sociology, EU-Approach / EU-Accession / EU-Development, Ethnic Minorities Studies
- Page Range:129-150
- No. of Pages:22
- Keywords:national minorities; minority rights; internal security; neighborhood policy; European integration
- Summary/Abstract:The purpose of this paper is to analyse how the issues in the domain of status and rights of national minorities in the Republic of Serbia affect internal policies in the process of European integration, as well as the process of European integration itself and negotiations with the European Union. The rights of national minorities are integral part of the political criteria and have been followed throughout the negotiation process under Chapter 23. Status of national minorities is not an internal issue for the Republic of Serbia, as an implementation of minority rights extends to all areas – including political, socio-cultural and economic life. This issue also refers to those internal policies that have a significant impact on the external political actions of the Republic of Serbia and relations with neighbouring countries. Minorities protection and minority rights in the Republic of Serbia in the area of external political relations will be analysed through several levels: first, negotiation process for the accession of Serbia to the European Union; second, bilateral relations between Serbia and neighbouring countries that are member states of the European Union (Hungary, Romania, Croatia); third, relations between Serbia and neighbours that are not member states of the European Union, but there are unresolved issues related to status and minority protection (Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina). Minority rights will be considered in both directions: how national minority issues as an internal policy affect position of Serbia in the negotiation process, and vice versa – how the approach of the European Union affects status and minority rights, regarding legal framework and policy implementation.
Rod, identitet i dostojanstvo
Rod, identitet i dostojanstvo
(GENDER, IDENTITY AND DIGNITY)
- Author(s):Natalija Mićunović
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Politics, Gender Studies, Sociology, Politics and Identity, Identity of Collectives
- Page Range:153-165
- No. of Pages:13
- Summary/Abstract:Discrimination of women as a group is different than most other kinds of discrimination. It is because women are the biggest group ever to have risen towards equality and, as a necessary precondition, actualization of their human dignity. In order to address injustices of the past, we must shine light on them, in order to address injustices of the present, we must institute equal treatment and retribution for victims, in order to nurture hope for the future, we must include women in visible important positions and allow them to pursue their dreams in their own way, so they can be role models for little girls, who are growing up in this imperfect world. One of the great sources of numerous obstacles today’s societies face in achieving dignity for women is unequal rewarding.
Žene i desnica u Srbiji i Evropi
Žene i desnica u Srbiji i Evropi
(WOMEN AND FAR RIGHT POLITICS IN SERBIA AND EUROPE)
- Author(s):Lilijana Čičkarić
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Gender Studies, Sociology, EU-Approach / EU-Accession / EU-Development
- Page Range:169-183
- No. of Pages:15
- Keywords:women; far right politics; antifeminism; Europe; Serbia
- Summary/Abstract:In the programs of the right political parties and public debates, it is mostly discussed only about violence against women, party quotas and the privileges of mothers. Topics such as institutional sexism, the participation of a small number of women in decision-making and management processes, gender pay gap and misogyny in the media and public discourse are almost never mentioned, either in intra-party or in parliamentary debates. Women are tactically positioned on certain “visible” functions, because it “softens and improves” the image of those parties in public. This creates a false image of sensibility for women’s interests, progressive and emancipatory potential, in order to attract a female electorate. Women generally occupy lower positions in party hierarchy and political life, and when delegated for the highest positions in power, they often do not have real political power and are not independent in political decisions-making processes.
Standard dužne pažnje po Istanbulskoj konvenciji Saveta Evrope
Standard dužne pažnje po Istanbulskoj konvenciji Saveta Evrope
(THE STANDARD OF DUE DILIGENCE BY THE ISTANBUL CONVENTION OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE)
- Author(s):Zorica Mršević, Svetlana Janković
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, International Law, Governance, Public Administration
- Page Range:185-201
- No. of Pages:17
- Keywords:Instanbulary Convention; Due Diligence; Violence against Women; Legal Changes; Changes in Institutional Practices
- Summary/Abstract:The Convention of the Council of Europe on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, so called Istanbul, calls for the harmonization of institutional policy and practice in member countries of the Council of Europe, as well as in Serbia, with the standards of that document, typical for European societies. The Istanbul Convention was ratified by Serbia in 2013, and the beginning of the implementation of 2017 is fulfilling obligations in terms of craving towards significant changes, not only legal regulations, but also institutional policies and practices. The Convention provides for the establishment of a long-term policy of services to victims of gender-based violence, the creation of effective prevention models and the sanctioning of perpetrators. Its requirement is that states are guided by standards of due diligence in the prevention, protection, prosecution and sanctioning of acts of violence, as a standard of European societies. Significant challenges for institutional practice in Serbia are: firstly, what kind of content is in accordance with the standard of due diligence, since no existing domestic regulations which contain explicit meanings and manner of implementation of this standard; secondly, the lack of consensus in interpretation whether it is a minimum or a maximum of commitment of the legally mandated institutions. This lack of norms provokes controversy in practice, what significantly diminishes the effects of the Convention, but also diminishes the efficiency of the relevant institutions in the fight against violence against women. This text based its arguments on the data from a series of recent research on the practical application of obligations assumed by the ratification of the Istanbul Convention.
Rodna ravnopravnost u Srbiji: dostignuća, prepreke i perspektive
Rodna ravnopravnost u Srbiji: dostignuća, prepreke i perspektive
(GENDER EQUALITY IN SERBIA: ACHIVEMENTS, OBSTACLES AND PERSPECTIVES)
- Author(s):Mirjana Dokmanović
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):History, Gender Studies, Sociology, Gender history
- Page Range:203-225
- No. of Pages:23
- Keywords:gender equality; discrimination against women; neoliberal state; transition; gender perspective; social justice
- Summary/Abstract:The paper examines the state of play of gender equality in the Republic of Serbia in order to predict the perspective of realization of declared objectives in this field. Despite evident progress in harmonizing with the international and European standards of gender equality, and establishing legal, political and institutional framework of gender equality, Serbia lags behind reaching de facto gender equality. Many sectoral policies are still gender blind, perpetuating inequalities between women and men. Violence against women, sexism, gender stereotypes and prejudices are widespread in all spheres of public and private life. Repatriarchalization of the society is caused by power structures based on the logic of capital and neoliberal state. The possibilities of transformation of gender relations solely by using gender equality policies are limited, due to interdependence of political, economic, social and cultural processes. Gender equality, social justice and human rights cannot be achieved by methods of the classical economic policy, as it is based on traditional gender roles, class and national hierarchies, and on the privileged male agent. There is a need for a turning point towards a new paradigm based on fundamental humanism and respect for human dignity.
O rodnoj ravnopravnosti iz demografskog ugla: pitanja i prepreke u slučaju Srbije
O rodnoj ravnopravnosti iz demografskog ugla: pitanja i prepreke u slučaju Srbije
(A DEMOGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE ON GENDER EQUALITY: QUESTIONS AND OBSTACLES IN THE CASE OF SERBIA)
- Author(s):Ankica S. Šobot
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Gender Studies, Sociology, Demography and human biology
- Page Range:227-241
- No. of Pages:15
- Keywords:gender roles; gender specificities; women`s social status; men; Serbia
- Summary/Abstract:This paper will examine the issue of gender equality, as an important aspect of the development and democracy within Serbian society. The demographic cognitive concept, based on the analysis of statistical data of population and demographic processes, provides a comprehensive insight into the relevant aspects. A valuable cognitive opus is provided by examining age, time and spatial dimensions of gender patterns of behavior,focusingonthe specific demographic and socio-economic characteristics. Positive changes related to education and economic activity, started in the 1950s, established new issues about the highest standards of gender equality. Beside from the need to improve the women`s social status, considering educational, professional and marital characteristics the demographic approach also leads to the necessity to improve the issues concerning the position of the male population and the specificities of their behavior.
Bioetičke dileme i regulacija reproduktivnih prava u Srbiji i Evropskoj uniji u komparativnoj perspektivi
Bioetičke dileme i regulacija reproduktivnih prava u Srbiji i Evropskoj uniji u komparativnoj perspektivi
(BIOETHICAL DILEMMAS AND REGULATIONS OF REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS IN SERBIA AND THE EU IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE)
- Author(s):Suzana Ignjatović
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Sociology, EU-Legislation
- Page Range:243-261
- No. of Pages:19
- Keywords:reproductive rights; bioethics; Serbia; the EU
- Summary/Abstract:The paper explores the status of reproductive rights in Serbia, within the EU accession context. The article also provides an overview of the global situation of reproductive rights, including a culture-based variety of regulations and implementation practices. The analysis seeks to examine the background of human reproduction and reproductive rights within the given context (Serbia and the EU), focusing on the most prominent bioethical positions, various cultural patterns (especially, the role of religion), and the dominant ideologies and political factors affecting the status of reproductive rights. A comparative perspective is used to assess the achieved reproductive rights in Serbia and to comprehend the impact of the EU accession process in this area. New reproductive technologies and the right to abortion are the most prominent bioethical challenges in the European Union and Serbia.
Žene u Srbiji o pravu na abortus
Žene u Srbiji o pravu na abortus
(WOMEN IN SERBIA ON THE RIGHT TO ABORTION)
- Author(s):Ana S. Vuković
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Gender Studies, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, History of Law, Constitutional Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Sociology
- Page Range:263-282
- No. of Pages:20
- Keywords:right to abortion; women; attitudes; marriage; reproductive behavior; Serbia
- Summary/Abstract:This paper will discuss the stance of general population of women in Serbia on the right to abortion, based on the data collected from empirical research. The purpose of this study is to point out the women`s attitutude towards the right to abortion, and towards marriage and family. We intend to examine attitudes of women of different ages and levels of education towards these issues, especially on the right to abortion, which is frequently the subject of discussion in Europe. According to our findings, women consider that abortion is a spouse`s or partner`s right over the offspring and a woman’s right over her own body. Aditionally, our respondents do not support the abolition of the right to deliberate termination of pregnancy.
