The Construction Of Civil Society Of Socialism With Chinese Characteristics

The concept of civil society was from the West, and the research on civil society has a far-reaching history. The rise of civil society is a product of modern capitalism. Since the 1990s, with the development of China's socialist market economy and democratic politics, a relatively independent civil society of socialism with Chinese characteristics is now emerging, which has an increasingly important influence on China's social life. As a result of the excellent performance of the civil society in several major events, such as the Wenchuan earthquake and the Beijing Olympic Games, 2008 was known as"the first year of China's civil society."At present, the Chinese society is in the transition of economic, political, social, cultural and other areas. Different types of interest groups are gradually emerging, and at the same time, various social problems are coming one after another. While civil society of socialism with Chinese characteristics plays an irreplaceable role in these areas. It can make up for the government and market failure, and it can also achieve positive interaction between the civil society organizations and the government. Civil society plays an importan role. At the same time, there are still many constraints in civil society of socialism with Chinese characteristics.The factors can restrict further development of civil society. Therefore, the in-depth study of Chinese civil society is of great significance. The main content of this article can be divided into the following four sections:The first part is an overview of civil society. In begin, the paper introduces the basic concepts of civil society and the western theory of the evolution of civil society, in order to help understand the civil society better. On this basis, this part focus on discussing the rise of socialism with Chinese characteristics and the reasons for the rise.The second part has analyzed the significance in building civil society of socialism with Chinese characteristics. First, the development of civil society can help promote the Party and the government from a rule change to the governance concept, and lower power costs. It will help promote the transformation of the Party governance and raise the governing capacity of the CPC. Second, the development of civil society can help promote the democratic process, enhance the democratic governance. Again, the development of civil society, can promot social equity and justice, and maintain social stability. Finally, the cooperation of government and the citizen, is the substantive elements of social harmony. The development of civil society is conducive to building a harmonious society.Part three has analyzed the developmental situation of civil society of socialism with Chinese characteristics. First, describe the achievements of civil society.The number of civil society organizations is increasing rapidly, the species become increasingly rich, and the influence is expanding gradually. Despite it has remarkable achievements, there are still some problems. For example, the market economy system is incomplete, the lack of independence, the shortage of the talent and funds. And we should also know their own quality problems of Civil Society Organizations . All these factors are restrcting and puzzling the further development of civil society .Part four has analyzed how to promote the construction of civil society of socialism with Chinese characteristics. First, improve the socialist market economic system. Market economy is the foundation for the development of civil society. At the same time, we should strengthen macro-control about market economy. Second, build service-oriented government, improve the functions of the government's public management and increase public service investments. Third, improve and perfect the legal system and analysis the current legislation, ponting out the ways to improve the legal system. Four, nurture civil society organizations. we should increase policy and financial support , correctly deal with civil society organizations and increase citizen participation. We shoud develop civil society organizations according to specifications. Finally, we should pay much attention to civic culture. Economic development is very important. Meanwhile, we should put emphasis on the rule of law and strengthen the development and management of internet culture.Finally, summarizing the main view of this paper. Restate the necessity and significance about the construction of civil society of socialism with Chinese characteristics . And there is still a long way to build a mature civil society of socialism with Chinese characteristics.