Social Cooperatives as an Important Element of the Social Economy in the Process of Socio-Professional Integration of People at Risk of Social Exclusion.

Theoretical and Practical Aspects

Abstract

Element that creates the reality of the social economy in the Polish space is a social cooperative. The formula of its activity offers great opportunities for people belonging to disadvantaged groups. There is a proposal targeted primarily for the unemployed, the disabled people, addicts, the homeless, for those who for various reasons do not wish or are not capable of making business. They want instead to take joint and group economic activities, spread and reduce the risk of running their own business, while also pursuing social goals. The present article attempts to define social cooperatives in the social economy, its law and theoretical aspects.