Social exclusion

Social Exclusion

Social exclusion (/ˈsoʊʃəl ɪkˈskluːʒən/) is a complex and multi-dimensional process. It involves the lack or denial of resources, rights, goods and services, and the inability to participate in the normal relationships and activities, available to the majority of people in a society, whether in economic, social, cultural or political arenas.

Etymology

The term "social exclusion" originated from the French word 'exclusion' in the mid-20th century. The concept was later adopted by the European Union in the 1970s to describe individuals who didn't fit into societal norms and were subsequently left out of social benefits and rights.

Related Terms

• Poverty: A state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living.
• Discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
• Marginalization: The process whereby something or someone is pushed to the edge of a group and accorded lesser importance.
• Stigmatization: The action of describing or regarding someone or something as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval.
• Inequality: Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.

See Also

• Social Inclusion
• Social Integration
• Social Cohesion

References

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