Social integration: theoretical approaches and sociological practices

This article is devoted to a deep analysis of the process of social integration, its consideration through the prism of existing theoretical approaches - positivism, symbolic interactionism, functionalism, constructivism, systemic, cultural and civilizational approaches. Each theoretical perspective provides a unique insight into the process of social integration, understanding its characteristics and essences. In addition, the analysis is complemented by the fact that the author refers to the sociological practices of studying social integration, presenting its multidimensional understanding reflecting its multilevel nature. Thus, the author not only provides a critical overview of the available theoretical interpretations of social integration, but also forms his own understanding of the integration process based on them, which takes into account the versatility and dynamism of the social environment in modern society.