2.2.2 Exclusion versus Inclusion
The concepts of exclusion and inclusion are dichotomous elements that highlight essential aspects of integration within the social world. Beginning with the notion of social exclusion; it is a complex, multidimensional process that enforces the hindrance or restriction of a minority group from taking part of social practices with the majority group in a society. The process of social exclusion always involves two sides: that which is the recipient of the action (the excluded), and that which is enforcing or creating the exclusion (Rudiger & Spencer, 2003). Moreover, social exclusion promotes the detachment of a body or individuals from institutions and social relations, resulting in minority individuals or groups being discouraged from taking part in full societal activities and interactions (Silver, 2007).
Furthermore, social exclusion is a complex process in that it can be practiced through various manners within society. The INCLUSO Manual, an organization that focuses on the inclusion of youth through social software, explains that social exclusion can be interpreted differently …show more content…
According to Rudiger and Spencer, cohesion is the acceptance and respect of differences, specifically of ethnic minorities and migrants, in society (Rudiger & Spencer, 2003). Stability is largely highlighted as a necessary factor of social cohesion, as it is what happens when racism and discrimination, which is maintained as the opposing factors of social cohesion, are disregarded to unfold a new order of unity (ibid). Rudiger and Spencer emphasize that cohesion is the inclusivity of all, where the majority within a society practices recognition of diversity and allowance of differences within various communities and society as a whole
The concepts of exclusion and inclusion are dichotomous elements that highlight essential aspects of integration within the social world. Beginning with the notion of social exclusion; it is a complex, multidimensional process that enforces the hindrance or restriction of a minority group from taking part of social practices with the majority group in a society. The process of social exclusion always involves two sides: that which is the recipient of the action (the excluded), and that which is enforcing or creating the exclusion (Rudiger & Spencer, 2003). Moreover, social exclusion promotes the detachment of a body or individuals from institutions and social relations, resulting in minority individuals or groups being discouraged from taking part in full societal activities and interactions (Silver, 2007).
Furthermore, social exclusion is a complex process in that it can be practiced through various manners within society. The INCLUSO Manual, an organization that focuses on the inclusion of youth through social software, explains that social exclusion can be interpreted differently …show more content…
According to Rudiger and Spencer, cohesion is the acceptance and respect of differences, specifically of ethnic minorities and migrants, in society (Rudiger & Spencer, 2003). Stability is largely highlighted as a necessary factor of social cohesion, as it is what happens when racism and discrimination, which is maintained as the opposing factors of social cohesion, are disregarded to unfold a new order of unity (ibid). Rudiger and Spencer emphasize that cohesion is the inclusivity of all, where the majority within a society practices recognition of diversity and allowance of differences within various communities and society as a whole