EDUCATION IN THE SYSTEM OF SOCIAL VALUES OF MODERN YOUTH

The article deals with the actual problem of social values of students. The history of the formation of the concept of values in sociological science is shown, starting from the views of Wilhelm Dilthey, Herbert Spencer, Emile Durkheim and ending with the works of Maximilian Weber and Karl Marx. The review helps to trace how ideas about the content of values in scientific knowledge have changed. The authors of the article conducted a sociological study in order to consider the problems associated with determining the place of education in the value system of the younger generation. The article shows which aspects of education are attractive to modern young people, which, according to students, can be facilitated by obtaining a profession in a higher educational institution. It is concluded that education is important for modern youth, but actions by the state and society are necessary to eliminate negative trends, which were also identified during the sociological research.