In the context of the new era, the participation of the masses in social governance has become an important driving force for promoting social harmony and modernization of national governance. This paper explores the necessity and importance of mass participation in social governance in the new era by analyzing the theoretical basis of mass participation, including civil society theory, collaborative governance theory, and participatory governance theory. At the same time, this paper studies the diverse paths of public participation and proposes specific measures such as improving participation mechanisms, enhancing public awareness of participation, utilizing modern technological means, and promoting cross departmental collaboration. This paper aims to explore these paths to enhance the transparency, efficiency, and credibility of social governance, and to strengthen the public's sense of participation and gain. This paper believes that establishing a sound mechanism for mass participation is the key to achieving effective governance and promoting social development, and research and practice in this field should be continuously promoted and deepened in the future.

Xuezhong Zhou, Xuanxuan Cheng. Theoretical Basis and Path Exploration of Mass Participation in Social Governance in the New Era. International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology (2024), Vol. 6, Issue 10: 61-66. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFS.2024.061009.

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