What is Social Exclusion?
Historical Background
Key Points
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Involves multiple dimensions, including economic exclusion, social exclusion, political exclusion, and cultural exclusion.
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Can be caused by factors such as poverty, discrimination, lack of access to education and healthcare, and geographical isolation.
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Results in limited opportunities for employment, education, and social participation.
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Leads to feelings of isolation, alienation, and powerlessness.
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Can perpetuate cycles of poverty and disadvantage across generations.
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Addressing social exclusion requires a multi-faceted approach involving government policies, community initiatives, and individual empowerment.
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Vulnerable groups such as women, minorities, disabled people, and elderly people are particularly at risk of social exclusion.
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Measurement of social exclusion involves indicators such as income inequality, unemployment rates, and access to essential services.
Visual Insights
Evolution of Social Exclusion Discourse in India
A timeline showing the key events and policies related to social exclusion in India.
Social exclusion in India has deep roots in the caste system and other forms of social discrimination. The Constitution of India and subsequent legislation have aimed to address these issues.
- 1950Constitution of India: Abolition of Untouchability (Article 17)
- 1955Protection of Civil Rights Act enacted
- 1989Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
- 2006National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) - Aimed at providing livelihood security
- 2016Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
- 2020COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates social inequalities and exclusion
- 2023Increased focus on inclusive development in government policies
- 2026Government initiatives to bridge the digital divide and promote social inclusion through technology
Dimensions of Social Exclusion
A mind map illustrating the various dimensions of social exclusion.
Social Exclusion
- ●Economic Exclusion
- ●Social Exclusion
- ●Political Exclusion
- ●Cultural Exclusion
Recent Developments
5 developmentsIncreased focus on inclusive development and reducing inequalities.
Implementation of policies and programs aimed at empowering marginalized groups.
Efforts to promote social cohesion and intergroup harmony.
Use of technology to improve access to information and services for excluded groups.
Growing awareness of the importance of addressing social exclusion for achieving sustainable development goals.