THE PARADIGM OF MULTICULTURALISM IS THE BASIC PHILOSOPHICAL CONCEPT OF SOCIO-CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN SOCIETY.

The article is devoted to the socio-philosophical analysis of cultural and political problems that arise in modern societies in the context of globalization. The aim of the article is to clarify the paradigms of multiculturalism in terms of actual need for time. It is noted that respect for other cultural identities, not the actualization of radicalism, terrorism, extremism, religious fundamentalism and racism, which can lead to disruption of the system of ethnic and political relations of multi-ethnic societies in the era of globalization. The methodological basis of the study is dialectical, logical, comparative philosophical, social, historical and political methods. The scientific novelty of the article is the definition of the criterion of cultural and political rights of nations and nationalities in the era of globalization in the framework of international norms and rights. From the philosophical point of view, the concept of “multiculturalism” was analyzed and explained as a synthesis of the ideals of communism and liberalism. It was emphasized that multiculturalism as a humanistic ideology reflects the equality propagated by communism and respect for the individual, other cultures and religions that the liberals talk about. The article emphasizes the cultural analysis of multiculturalism in the work of S.S. Huntington’s “Conflict of Civilizations and the Reconstruction of the World Order.” It emphasizes the fact that culture is essentially a stable, indispensable and conservative social phenomenon, emphasizing the role of culture in social development in this area. Summing up, in the conclusion of the article, the author emphasizes that the transformation of the paradigm of multiculturalism into the main philosophical and political concept of modern societies in the context of globalization and the organization of political doctrine is an important worldcreating aspect for many countries. Given the positive qualities of this process, multiculturalism has been declared a priority of state policy in the Republic of Azerbaijan. The policy of multiculturalism is a policy aimed at preserving, developing the cultural diversity of people of different nationalities and religions, as well as the integration of national cultures of minorities and states. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]