საქართველოს დემოკრატიული რესპუბლიკის სოციალური პოლიტიკა

In May 1918, the Democratic Republic of Georgia emerged as the first European state led by a
progressive leftist social-democratic political force of its time. From the late 19th century, socialdemocratic
parties became the dominant political entities across European states, aiming at
establishing an egalitarian society based on universal equality.
Implementing the effective social policy was the essential for the Democratic Republic of Georgia
since it was formed from the disintegration of the Russian Empire and have been one of the most
unequal states in early 20th-century Europe. Furthermore, it required rapid transformation of a
system entrenched in inequality, social oppression, and other barriers.
Throughout its 1028-day existence, the Democratic Republic of Georgia was a constant arena of
reform and transformation, functioning as a laboratory of the reforms. A significant portion of
these reforms aimed at changing the inherited social and political systems and establishing a new
social policy framework.
This research represents the comprehensive analysis of the formation of social policies at the
Democratic Republic of Georgia. It examines the reforms commenced in the realms of labor, social
security, education, and property. The study explores the knowledge and experience that informed
the three essential components for systemic reform: careful examination of the reality, planning
the transformation, and defining the final objectives.
A crucial aspect of this research is the discussion and comparison of the perspectives and opinions
of various political actors. This approach enables a comprehensive analysis of the primary political
direction taken in specific policy areas, as well as the alternative options considered. The research
employs archival materials, printed media, and scholarly literature to examine these issues