Bogoslovska smotra, Vol. 80 No. 2, 2010.
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The Desolidarisation of Croatian Society
Stjepan Baloban
orcid.org/0000-0002-3138-3222
; Katolički bogoslovni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Gordan Črpić
; Centar za promicanje socijalnog nauka Crkve, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Ivan Štengl
; Katolički bogoslovni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Sažetak
The authors compare the results of two empirical surveys as part of the »European Values Study« (1999 & 2008) in relation to the (non)presence of solidarity in Croatian society. After the Introduction, in which they point out the theological contribution to scientific research of solidarity in Croatian society and the absence of any fundamental research of solidarity in Croatian civil literature, the results obtained for certain hypothesis are analysed in more detail. The article examines four points based on the results obtained for Croatia and analyses social distance; relationships between liberal and etatistic models of responsibility in society; willingness to help; and the perception of Croatian citizens about how much the Church responds to social problems and people's needs. In a broad Conclusion the authors show that the set hypotheses were on the most proven. The results indicate that there has been a reduction in social distance the question though is, to what degree or to what degree has indifference in facet increased? The second hypothesis is confirmed too. Croatians demand greater protection and involvement of the government. The results of the survey indicate that Croatian society is de-solidarised. In times of crisis and a continuing weakening of solidarity in Croatia this could be twice as problematical. Finally the fourth hypothesis is confirmed which indicates a diminishing trust amongst Croatian citizens in the Church and whether it is adequately responding to social issues and problems in Croatia. Despite the trend of diminishing solidarity in Croatian society and the growing negative consequences of the crisis in general, through its social teachings the Church can be more efficient in a Church environment and in society, particularly through an inter-disciplinary dimension which can contribute to greater cooperation between vital factors in society for common good.
Ključne riječi
solidarity; desolidarisation; social distance; willingness to help; the Church and social problems; social security
Hrčak ID:
56247
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Datum izdavanja:
19.7.2010.
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