DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AT THE FACULTY OF INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF WORLD LANGUAGES IN UZBEKISTAN

This scientific article examines the role of political parties in the process of democratization of society. Democratic systems provide the opportunity to involve citizens in political life, to express and implement their political wishes, mainly through political parties. The article focuses on the role of political parties in the development and strengthening of democratic values in society, their importance in ensuring socio-political stability, as well as their role in increasing political culture among citizens. Political parties are seen as an important mechanism representing the interests of social groups and strata. Their activities help to involve citizens in electoral processes, participate in political discussions and develop democratic practices. However, the ineffectiveness of competition and cooperation between political parties, as well as internal conflicts and leadership struggles, can reduce the effectiveness of democratic processes. Also, the article emphasizes the role of political parties and their strategy coordination in democratization of society, development of dialogue with citizens and ensuring social justice. As a result, political parties are recognized as an important factor in the democratic development of society, and effective management of their activities is important in ensuring the stability of democratic processes. Key words: democratization of society, political parties, socio-political stability, citizen participation, democratic values