Influence of spiritual principles of human coexistence on gender distribution of time in public administration.

Svitlana Bilosorochka Education and Research Institute of Public Administration of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, 4 Svobody Sq., Kharkiv, 61022, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7934-3687

Keywords: public administration, spiritual laws, gender, gender time distribution, equality, justice, responsibility

Abstract

The article explores ways to achieve an optimal and fair gender distribution of time in Ukraine’s public administration through the lens of spiritual principles of human coexistence: balance and fairness, responsibility, causality, interaction, and unity. The article provides an overview of these principles and highlights the most influential research on the subject. It examines the impact of technological changes on the organization of time, noting that despite the advancement of digital technologies, changes in gender roles occur slowly. The article proposes an analysis of the causal relationships in gender time distribution and the importance of implementing the spiritual principles of balance, fairness, responsibility, interaction, and unity to achieve sustainable societal development. It emphasizes that the use of these principles in public administration contributes to gender equality, harmony between professional and personal life, and social justice.
The article also focuses on vertical and horizontal relationships in public administration, exploring how to achieve gender equality through the adjustment of workloads, the introduction of flexible working conditions, equal access to career opportunities, and the establishment of clear gender-sensitive standards. The application of the principles of balance, fairness, responsibility, causality, interaction, and unity not only enhances the efficiency of management processes but also fosters sustainable societal development. The article further highlights the importance of considering personal-level interactions and the use of digital technologies to reduce gender bias in the allocation of working time. Ultimately, ensuring an equal gender distribution of time in public administration depends on the conscious efforts of both individuals and organizations at the institutional level, creating a harmonious and productive environment for all participants in administrative interactions.

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Author Biography

Svitlana Bilosorochka, Education and Research Institute of Public Administration of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, 4 Svobody Sq., Kharkiv, 61022, Ukraine

PhD in Public Administration, Associate Director of the Center for Training of Higher Education Applicants,
Education and Research Institute of Public Administration of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University

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