Tourist poverty as a cultural and humanitarian determinant

Abstract

Purpose. The aim of the article is improvement and complementation of theoretical aspects of the study of tourist poverty. Methodology of research. The following methods are used during the study: comparison - to determine the dynamics of outbound and domestic tourist flows of our state; systematic approach - when considering tourism poverty as a system that consists of a certain number of interrelated elements of both material and cultural-humanitarian nature and comprehensively influences the effectiveness of tourism development of the country; scientific abstraction - with the isolation in the phenomenon under study of a strong, stable, typical connection, which allowed to form in a generalized way the characteristic features and to determine the problems of cultural and humanitarian development. Findings. Tourist poverty of the population has been investigated for the purpose of revealing the connection with the educational sphere and with the sphere of cultural and humanitarian development of citizens. It is established that tourist poverty is not only related to material aspects, and requires close interaction with the educational environment. It has been proven that the result of tourist poverty is the tourist marginalization of the population. The characteristic features of tourist poverty from the point of view of material and worldview characteristics are highlighted. The problems of cultural development have been identified and the causes of cultural deconsolidation of society and the formation of tourist poverty have been identified. The ways of strengthening of unity in the society and overcoming the humanitarian-cultural tourist poverty are proposed. Originality. The author defines the concept of "tourist marginalization" - a process of reducing tourist activity due to economic and humanitarian factors, characterized by an increase in the number of citizens who do not participate in tourist activities, are socially passive, does not position itself with certain social groups, without clear identification groups or tourist interests that are included in tourist consumption due to media background agents. Practical value. The results of the study can be used to develop an effective national strategy for the cultural, humanitarian and tourism development of the state, which will ultimately prove to be a significant social effect. Key words: tourist poverty; social inequality; cultural and humanitarian development; cultural competence; cultural deconsolidation.

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“…A high degree of its development, wide knowledge of local, state, European and world cultural heritage, understanding of their influence and place on a global scale, insight of cultural and linguistic aspects, skills in determining comprehension of social and economic opportunities in tourism activities lead to a decrease in the prerequisites for the formation and dissemination of tourist emptiness. It is associated not only with material aspects but also with several non-material factors, to include: low level of education, low level of social, economic, and cognitive activity, lack of motivation to travel, discontent for tourist consumption, and lack of a State policy for the development of culture (Pecheniuk, 2019). It should be noted that, in the Ukrainian context, these processes require an appropriate conceptualization and understanding of transformational conversions.…”

“…It should be noted that, in the Ukrainian context, these processes require an appropriate conceptualization and understanding of transformational conversions. Pecheniuk (2019) identifies the main problems concerning cultural competence in the context of studying the conditions of Ukraine. This is manifested in the distortion of historical memory, disagreements in the vision of culture in the country, slow shifts in society, significant distrust, a propensity for hypothetical support to European values, selective implementation of values in everyday practice, and educational and informational competence of citizens.…”

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“…Apart from the issues of social and psychological aspects, the problem of forming the cultural competence of citizens becomes especially relevant. Pecheniuk (2019) singles out the following among the main humanitarian problems of Ukrainian society: distortion of historical memory, which is manifested by the existing conflict and the struggle for historical truth; differences in the vision of culture in the country (polarization of society regarding the introduction of Western European approaches to ethnic Ukrainian nationalism on the one hand, and a return to the values defended by the Soviet Union on the other); difficulties in overcoming the post-Soviet syndrome; insufficient level of educational and informational competence of citizens; hypothetical support of European values, but their selective implementation in everyday practice; destruction of cultural space (most citizens (60%) did not read books (electronic or printed) and did not visit the library; 50% of the adult population of Ukraine has not attended any cultural event during the last year; only 1% of the population attend cultural events as often as they wish; 50% of respondents say that they would attend cultural events more often if they had more money; 17% of respondents noted the lack of opportunities for creative and artistic development of children in their locality. The influence of these factors leads to the threat of loss of educational and cultural competencies.…”