Conceptual model for preventing and counteracting discrimination in the system of training specialists for the security and defence forces of Ukraine: theoretical and methodological basis for development
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33405/2786-8613/2025/2/6/350774Keywords:
discrimination, non-discrimination, conceptual model, training system, security and defence forces of Ukraine, national securityAbstract
The article substantiates the theoretical and methodological foundations for developing a conceptual model for preventing and combating discrimination in the system of training specialists for the security and defence forces of Ukraine. The results of the study show that the formation of a conceptual model for preventing and counteracting discrimination in the system of training specialists for the security and defence forces of Ukraine is based on a combination of general scientific and special methods of cognition, in particular systemic, structural-functional, formal-legal, comparative-legal and modelling. The methodological basis of the conceptual model under development is the provisions of the theory of state security, administrative and constitutional law, human rights theory, as well as doctrinal approaches to reforming the security and defence sector in the context of Euro-Atlantic integration. With regard to the regulatory and legal basis for the formation of the conceptual model, it is noted that the prevention and counteraction of discrimination in the system of training specialists for the security and defence forces of Ukraine are based on a combination of international human rights standards and the provisions of national legislation.
The study provided grounds for considering the proposed conceptual model as a comprehensive multi-level system aimed at creating a non-discriminatory, inclusive, safe and legally regulated educational environment in the system of training specialists for the security and defence forces of Ukraine, which provides equal opportunities for all participants in the educational process regardless of gender, age, disability, social or ethnic origin, beliefs and other characteristics (features). The purpose of the conceptual model is to minimise discriminatory risks in the process of training specialists for the security and defence forces of Ukraine by introducing (integrating) into a single personnel training management system systemic preventive (discrimination prevention) and reactive (discrimination counteraction) legal, organisational and educational mechanisms based on the principles of the rule of law, equality, non-discrimination, meritocracy, consistency, institutional responsibility, transparency and accountability.
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