The Chechen and Japanese Values in a Globalization Context: The Comparative Analysis

In the modern world the globalization process strengthens an interference of cultures and values, actualizes contradictions of secular and religious, traditions and the modernity, requirement of defining a vector of a society development.

Object of research - the Chechen and Japanese values in conditions of globalization.

Methods: cultural and action approaches, methods of the sociological, comparative analysis.

Results. In Caucasus, as well as in Asia, Japan in the hierarchy of values the key place take the values of family, collectivism, respect for seniors, mutual aid, solidarity, group unity. The Chechen values, despite religious and language distinctions in Caucasus, are considered as a part or a segment of the Caucasian and Russian values. During the post conflict period in the Chechen Republic, as well as during the post-war time in Japan, high interest to social and cultural values and norms is observed, responsibility for preservation and revival of traditions and customs is shown. In the Chechen and Japanese society there is a similarity and distinction in the ratio of collectivism and individualism, display of paternalism, reflections on globalization calls. Transformative changes in Russia cause social activity, among young and persons of middle age enterprise, initiative, requirement for a competition is more often observed. The Internet, mobile communication, other information means make changes to functioning of traditional norms. In this context interesting is the aspiration in Japan to adapt traditions for new conditions.

Conclusion. Caucasus is on crossing of the European and Asian cultures. Japanese social practice of combination of traditions and the modernity serves as a model for others in carrying out transformations in social and cultural spheres of life. However in each region and country it is necessary to develop a strategy of modernization taking into account social and cultural specificity.