Towards Inclusive Societies

Author : Dharmendra Nath Tiwari
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-31
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000895674

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Towards Inclusive Societies by Dharmendra Nath Tiwari Pdf

Towards Inclusive Societies: Psychological and Sociological Perspectives focuses on the importance of building inclusive societies and communities for global human welfare within psychological, social, political, and cultural realms. It discusses the engagement of psychology and other social science disciplines on the need for building both cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary dialogue. The volume presents the issues and consequences of globalization and diversity in the social and psychological domains and their role in shaping the physical and mental health of people. It systematically examines the various parameters of inclusivity such as equality, equity, social identity, social stigma, and coexistence of differences in socio-cultural behaviour. The volume focuses on the developments towards building inclusive societies in the South Asian countries including, India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. It also highlights the challenges and possibilities in making social-psychological discourses more inclusive. This book will be of interest to students, teachers, and scholars of psychology, cultural psychology, gender psychology, social psychology, sociology, and political science and social work. It will also be useful for psychologists, sociologists, social scientists, social workers, political scientists, and Gandhian philosophers.

Author : António Lopes,Merja de Mattos-Parreira
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Community development
ISBN : 1527503402

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Challenges in the Construction of an Inclusive Society by António Lopes,Merja de Mattos-Parreira Pdf

In contemporary societies, identities are believed to be more fluid, less easily definable, demanding new articulations and new dialogues. However, some communities seem unable to engage in a dialogue traversing cultural borders and fostering the appreciation of diversity as the cornerstone of a more just and humane world. Is intercultural exchange truly possible in societies riddled with tensions of every sort? Multicultural and intercultural interactions may have given us the opportunity to enrich our understanding of the other, but they have also posed new challenges for education practices and educational politics. This collection of studies addresses some of the challenges posed by diversity and inequality in the construction of inclusive societies.

Author : Ruth Levitas
Publisher : Springer
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005-04-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780230511552

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The Inclusive Society? by Ruth Levitas Pdf

The idea of social exclusion is part of the new political language. When Labour came into government in 1997, it launched the Social Exclusion Unit to pursue this central theme. But what exactly does social inclusion mean? This revised and updated edition of The Inclusive Society? identifies three competing meanings of the term in contemporary British Politics, emphasising poverty, employment and morality. Ruth Levitas argues that there has been a shift away from understanding social exclusion as primarily a problem of poverty, towards questions of social integration through paid work and moral regulation.

Author : António Lopes,Merja de Mattos-Parreira
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781527506947

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Challenges in the Construction of an Inclusive Society by António Lopes,Merja de Mattos-Parreira Pdf

In contemporary societies, identities are believed to be more fluid, less easily definable, demanding new articulations and new dialogues. However, some communities seem unable to engage in a dialogue traversing cultural borders and fostering the appreciation of diversity as the cornerstone of a more just and humane world. Is intercultural exchange truly possible in societies riddled with tensions of every sort? Multicultural and intercultural interactions may have given us the opportunity to enrich our understanding of the other, but they have also posed new challenges for education practices and educational politics. This collection of studies addresses some of the challenges posed by diversity and inequality in the construction of inclusive societies.

Author : John Anthony Powell
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780253006295

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Racing to Justice by John Anthony Powell Pdf

Challenges us to replace attitudes and institutions that promote and perpetuate social suffering with those that foster relationships

Author : Bernardo M. Ferdman,Jeanine Prime,Ronald E. Riggio
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780429831386

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Inclusive Leadership by Bernardo M. Ferdman,Jeanine Prime,Ronald E. Riggio Pdf

In a time of increasing divisiveness in politics and society there is a desperate need for leaders to bring people together and leverage the power of diversity and inclusion. Inclusive Leadership: Transforming Diverse Lives, Workplaces, and Societies provides leaders with guidance and hands-on strategies for fostering inclusion and explains how and why it matters. Inclusive Leadership explores cutting-edge theory, research, practice, and experience on the pivotal role of leadership in promoting inclusion in diverse teams, organizations, and societies. Chapters are authored by leading scholars and practitioners in the fields of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. The book is solidly grounded in research on inclusive leadership development, diversity management, team effectiveness, organization development, and intergroup relations. Alongside the exhaustive scholarship are practical suggestions for making teams, groups, organizations, and the larger society more inclusive and, ultimately, more productive. Leaders and managers at all levels, HR professionals, and members of diverse teams will find Inclusive Leadership invaluable in becoming more effective at cultivating inclusive climates and realizing its many benefits—including innovation, enhanced team and organizational performance, and social justice. For more, visit: https://inclusiveleader.com

Author : Richard Rose
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136936708

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Confronting Obstacles to Inclusion by Richard Rose Pdf

Confronting Obstacles to Inclusion uniquely and comprehensively addresses interpretations of inclusive education by drawing upon the experiences and expertise of leading writers and academics who have direct experience of teaching and researching this area around the world. This landmark publication combines theoretical chapters with practical material demonstrating how the theories can be put in to action in the classroom. The contributors, who all have regular contact with pupils and teachers in inclusive settings, provide a broad spectrum of ideas, examine a number of key themes and interpret these in an international context, such as: the causes of exclusion, the obstacles to inclusion and how these can be overcome supporting families how we can learn from students professional development enhancing teaching and learning support in the classroom. This authoritative text will be of immense interest and use to practitioners, policy-makers, researchers and campaigners who are working towards a more equitable and inclusive society. Through a synthesis of theory and practice the book offers readers an opportunity to explore local, national and international perspectives and raises questions with regards to our current understanding of inclusion. Whilst the interrogation of the concept of inclusion is, in itself important, the book provides examples of professional approaches to the key questions which are currently challenging the education of a diverse range of learners.

Author : Stephan Bundschuh,Maria José Freitas,Càndid Palacín Bartrolí,Nino Žganec
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030554460

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Ambivalences of Inclusion in Society and Social Work by Stephan Bundschuh,Maria José Freitas,Càndid Palacín Bartrolí,Nino Žganec Pdf

This book represents the work of the European Research Network: Inclusive Society and the Role of Social Work, which comprises researchers from Barcelona, Spain; Koblenz, Germany; Maastricht, The Netherlands; and Zagreb, Croatia. The authors present research results and reflections from these four different European countries to provide a comprehensive introduction and discussion of the ambivalences of inclusive processes in society and social work. The development towards an inclusive society is a subject of ongoing discussion in Europe. How the subject is addressed, through an examination of political and social characteristics, differs significantly by country. Each country-specific chapter includes evidence-based reflections on inclusive society and the role of social work: In The Netherlands, there is evidence of a top-down process implementing inclusive social policy and social work principles through the self-proclaimed ‘participation society’. In Spain, the process to inclusion is accompanied by the third sector often replacing governmental responsibilities, namely through the bottom-up activities of non-governmental organizations in social work. In Croatia, inclusion is a state initiative in transitioning society and an academic approach to deinstitutionalising social work. In Germany, inclusion is discussed in social systems theory and the reform of school systems. In the migration discourse it was introduced as a less-loaded alternative to integration. Ambivalences of Inclusion in Society and Social Work: Research-Based Reflections in Four European Countries is a useful resource for learners, teachers, practitioners, and researchers in social work, as well as those who have an interest in social policy, social welfare, and sociology.

Author : Darelle van Greunen,Jacques Steyn
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781443886260

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ICTs for Inclusive Communities in Developing Societies by Darelle van Greunen,Jacques Steyn Pdf

Several decades of international aid, predominantly granted by the highly developed world (the haves), for the use of ICT in developing regions (known by several labels, such as the have-nots, bottom of the pyramid, the south, or, some time ago, the third world) have passed, but the holy grail of turning these societies into the ideals defined by the donors is still elusive. Previously the emphasis was on top-down approaches in this endeavour. Now priority is increasingly given to bottom-up approaches, putting the targeted communities first, using methods such as co-creation and living labs. Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) is still a domain in search of a common ground. The many different perspectives from diverse ideologies, paradigms and theoretical perspectives here lead to an interesting debate, but, meanwhile, agents of social change are doing their best to change communities – ostensibly for the better. An ongoing endeavour, this discussion requires further investigation of the complexities of techno-societies. The contributions to this volume range from explorations of theory, models and methods to investigations into the practical implementation of ICT in communities, covering the characteristics of social groups and different generations and gender issues, as well as its applications in education and health. As such, the contributions in this book will inform continuing debates concerning the role of ICT in developing communities on the wrong side of all the technical and social divides in human societies.

Author : Mitri Raheb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Cultural pluralism
ISBN : 9798703131220

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Towards Inclusive Societies by Mitri Raheb Pdf

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 1985 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781668435434

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Research Anthology on Physical and Intellectual Disabilities in an Inclusive Society by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

Discussions surrounding inclusivity have grown exponentially in recent years. In today’s world where diversity, equity, and inclusion are the hot topics in all aspects of society, it is more important than ever to define what it means to be an inclusive society, as well as challenges and potential growth. Those with physical and intellectual disabilities, including vision and hearing impairment, Down syndrome, locomotor disability, and more continue to face challenges of accessibility in their daily lives, especially when facing an increasingly digitalized society. It is crucial that research is brought up to date on the latest assistive technologies, educational practices, work assistance, and online support that can be provided to those classified with a disability. The Research Anthology on Physical and Intellectual Disabilities in an Inclusive Society provides a comprehensive guide of a range of topics relating to myriad aspects, difficulties, and opportunities of becoming a more inclusive society toward those with physical or intellectual disabilities. Covering everything from disabilities in education, sports, marriages, and more, it is essential for psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, psychiatric nurses, clinicians, special education teachers, social workers, hospital administrators, mental health specialists, managers, academicians, rehabilitation centers, researchers, and students who wish to learn more about what it means to be an inclusive society and best practices in order to get there.

Author : Anthony G. Wilhelm
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2006-02-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780262265119

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Digital Nation by Anthony G. Wilhelm Pdf

The long-term social benefits of building an inclusive information society: a national action plan. As our social institutions migrate into cyberspace, the digitally disenfranchised face increasing hardships. What happens when—in search of quick and cheap fixes—a government office shuts down and is replaced by a public Web site? What happens when a company accepts only online job applications? Inevitably, those most in need of the services and opportunities offered are further marginalized. In Digital Nation, Tony Wilhelm shows us how to build a more inclusive information society, offering a plan that reaps the benefits offered by the new technology while avoiding the pitfalls of social exclusion. Technology, he tells us, isn't the problem—it's the use of technology that can empower or control, unite or divide; we need to recover the ideas of social justice and fairness that have been lost in the rush to make things faster and cheaper. In Wilhelm's vision of an inclusive digital nation, everyone can take advantage of the new technology. With everyone part of the information society, we can revolutionize the way we educate our citizens, deliver healthcare, and engage in productive work. The result will be increased efficiency and productivity that will lead to long-term savings of billions of dollars and an enhanced quality of life as technology expands choice and opportunity. We can begin to bring this about by expanding access to computers and making it easier to acquire digital literacy skills. To do nothing—to turn a blind eye to the promise of an inclusive technology—would cost us socially and economically. Digital Nation's call for action sets the terms for a new debate on bridging the digital divide.

Author : Klara Skubic Ermenc,Borut Mikulec
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781527538962

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Building Inclusive Communities through Education and Learning by Klara Skubic Ermenc,Borut Mikulec Pdf

The book addresses the complex relationships among learning, education and the community. It examines the significance of the community for the individual’s development and the potential that learning and education have for the development of the community. The volume gathers together the findings of a number of quantitative and qualitative studies conducted on different samples, theoretical discussions set in comparative international contexts. Although the studies employ Slovenian samples and analyse situations in this country, the contributions address issues that are of concern to the global research community. Moreover, they respond to international debates and engage in the dialogue between the local/partial and the global/universal. The book is unique in its embeddedness in the intellectual continental European tradition that has been characterised by the failed historical experience of attempting collective unity through the community understood as a common identity in former Yugoslavia.

Author : Kevin Timpe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-21
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1937555321

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Disability and Inclusive Communities by Kevin Timpe Pdf

Our communities-from our churches to our schools to our workplaces-are worse off when we exclude those with disabilities. Disability and Inclusive Communities intends to help readers learn how to build communities that fully include people with disabilities. For when we do that, all of us are better off.

Author : Axel Börsch-Supan,Thorsten Kneip,Howard Litwin,Michal Myck,Guglielmo Weber
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783110437041

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Ageing in Europe - Supporting Policies for an Inclusive Society by Axel Börsch-Supan,Thorsten Kneip,Howard Litwin,Michal Myck,Guglielmo Weber Pdf

SHARE is an international survey designed to answer the societal challenges that face us due to rapid population ageing. How do we Europeans age? How will we do economically, socially and healthwise? How are these domains interrelated? The authors of this multidisciplinary book have taken a further big step towards answering these questions based on the recent SHARE data in order to support policies for an inclusive society.