This book brings together cross-cultural perspectives on political economy of social exclusion and a critical view of policies of inclusion. The themes covered are political economy of social exclusion; inclusionary policy outcomes; persistent challenges to social exclusion and rethinking social exclusion and inclusion. The contexts are located in varied geographies including India, South East Asia, USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and Papua New Guinea. The book throws light on how, historically, social inclusion of various excluded communities has always been a part of nation building with varying results. Furthermore, it highlights how the terrain of social exclusion is becoming increasingly complex today. It provides the space to reimagine issues of inclusion and exclusion within the social policy landscape of a country. It provides ways to rethink policies of inclusion such that dialogue between the excluded and the state is enhanced, and the systems of seeking justice for a dignified life, peace and freedom are improved. It appeals to policy makers, academicians and practitioners of development and social policy studies, planning and governance in both developing and developed countries.

This book is a rich and intellectual collection of sixteen papers internationally frames. Exclusion Inclusion revolves around the twin objectives of social justice and good governance and alleviation of poverty and amelioration of the living conditions of weaker sections, minorities, women, children and rural masses. Contents Preface About The Book Contributors Details About The Editors 1. What Does it Mean to be an Untouchable? A Study of the Many Contours of Subjugation and “Independence” In Mulk Raj Anand’s Untouchable Amarjeet Nayak 2. Sustainable Development of Businesses Key to Social Inclusion Kimi Thareja & Rashi Thareja 3. Inclusive Growth and Socio-Economic Political linkage of Inclusive Policies for Exclusive Sections V. Rama Krishna 4. General Health and Alienation Status of Divorced Women in Bangladesh Neaz Ahmed Ph.D & Abul Hossen Ph.D 5. A Review of Higher Education and ICT Analysis in India: An Inclusive Approach for Social Change R. Shashidhar & Muniraju M 6. Dalit Education and the ideology of Ambedkar: A case study in Odisha Madhusmita Sahoo & Swagatika Biswal 7. Improving Child immunization in EAGA states: Learning from Kerala experience Rajesh J Nair 8. Campaigning for Inclusion: Muslims and Social Exclusion in Contemporary West Bengal Kenneth Bo Nielsen 9. Social Capital and Financial Inclusion through Banking Technology Education as A Silver Lining to Quell Social Exclusion Krishna Kishore & Dr. Aloysius Sequeira 10. Social exclusion of Criminal Tribe: A Case Study on Lodhas of West Bengal Proggya Ghatak 11. Philosophy of Social Inclusion in Indian Tradition Professor Raghunath Ghosh 12. Rammanohar Lohia and Vivekananda’s Idea of Social Exclusion: A Comparative Analogy Pratyay Dutta 13. Safe Motherhood Practices: A study among the Indian Tribal Mothers Dr. A. K. Ravishankar 14. Awareness of Pubertal Changes of Schedule Tribe Adolescents: A Comprehensive Programme in Rajasthan Parul Tripathi 15. Studying socio-economic factors affecting Female Foeticide in Himachal Pradesh Shashi Punam & Piar Chand Ryhal 16. Gender Mainstreaming: A Concrete Way for Social Inclusion Rangaswamy D 17. Changing Faces of Rural Livelihoods in India Dr. Ramesh B 18. Potential of MGNREGS to Address the Agrarian Crisis: A Case for Repositioning the Scheme Dr Ashok Antony D’Souza

In the last couple of years there has been a spurt of growing interest in and awareness about questions of social exclusion and inclusion. While the nature of exclusion in India has centered around the caste system, other disadvantaged groups such as tribal, women and poor have also suffered from similar disabilities. Their politics of exclusion and inclusion, censure and celebration show that they wish to be a part of the so-called mainstream academic discourse yet cannot be. The objective of this book is to discuss about social exclusion arising out of institutions of caste and gender and the inclusive policies designed for them. This book makes a comprehensive analysis on the thematic issues identified for this seminar within the frame work of human rights education. The recommendations made through this book are expected to influence the policy of inclusive growth within the broad frame work of human rights education. This book is expected to fulfill the teaching research and extension needs of academics, research scholars, students, pursuing subject like sociology, anthropology, social work, history, economics, political science, rural development, women studies, futurology, public administration, etc.

Chapter 1 Social Exclusion of Women in India, Chapter 2 Inclusive Strategies for Women Development, Chapter 3 Media Depiction and Gender Inclusiveness in Gender-Based Social Violence, Chapter 4 Inclusive Society: Vision of Women’s Studies, Chapter 5 Health Hazards of Women-Economic Empowerment: Some Issues, Chapter 6 Employment Oriented Programs for Women in Rural Nagpur— Exclusion in Inclusive Policy, Chapter 7 Including the Excluded Through Aftercare: The Odishan Experiment and Experience with The Aging out Orphan Girls from the Care Homes, Chapter 8 Violence Against Women: A Denial of Human Rights and Dignity, Chapter 9 Impact of Gender on Family Planning Decisions, Chapter 10 Battle Against Oppression: Feminist Response of Bapsi Sidhwa, Chapter 11 An Extensive Analysis on Women’s Education and Women’s Education for Future Prosperity in India, Chapter 12 Performative Gender and Technology: Rearticulating The Digital Argument for Women Empowerment, Chapter 13 The Effect of Social Exclusion of Women from Development in India, Chapter 14 Disaster and Development Communication Among Self Help Group Women, Chapter 15 Trends In Crime Against Women in India, Chapter 16 Strategizing Alternative Communication for Overcoming Social Discrimination of Women: A Study of the Enabling Practices to Eradicate Witch Hunting in Assam, Chapter 17 ‘Is Employment Really Empowering?’—A Study on The Plight of Working Women, Chapter 18 Social Exclusion of Transgender Women in India, Chapter 19 Strategies for Promoting Gender Mainstreaming, Chapter 20 E-Learning: the Tool for Women Empowerment.

This book explores developments in social theory, social experience and social policy in relation to Social Exclusion. It examines the origins of the term and implications of the difference between the ideas of 'exclusion', 'underclass', 'residuum' and related concepts. The discussion is informed by the application of Complexity Theory.

This book works from a multidisciplinary approach across health, welfare, and education, linking practice and research in order to improve our understanding of the processes and principles that foster social exclusion and how to prevent it.

Based on extensive research, Addressing Tensions and Dilemmas in Inclusive Education presents a contemporary and critical analysis of the interaction between different perspectives and positions in the field of inclusive education. Referring to existing attitudes on the education of children and young people with learning difficulties and disabilities, Professor Norwich argues that despite the appeal of inclusion as a single powerful position, its practical realisation involves tensions and dilemmas that have to be addressed and resolved. This core analysis is illustrated by a review of relevant national and international concepts, principles, research and practices drawing on literature in areas of current interest and concern, such as: identification and classification; current national and international conceptions; pedagogic and curriculum issues; organisation of schooling; parental and student perspectives; the contribution of research to policy and practice. Engaging with the fundamental issues in the field and providing a coherent perspective that recognises and justifies the inter-connection between specialised and general school provision, this accessible and timely book will be of interest to all researchers and students of inclusive education.

Social exclusion and inclusion remain issues of fundamental importance to democracy. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the book examines at the multidimensional problems of social exclusion and inclusion, and the long-term issues facing contemporary Indian democracy.

Social inclusion is on the agenda of governments, policymakers, and nonstate actors around the world. Underpinning this concern is the realization that despite progress on poverty reduction, some people continue to feel left out. This report aims to unpack the concept of social inclusion and understand better how policies can be designed to further inclusion. First, the report offers a definition of social inclusion as the "process of improving the terms for individuals and groups to take part in society." It unpacks different domains of society that excluded groups and individuals are at particular risk of being left out of -- markets, services, and spaces. Second, the report discusses the most important global mega-trends such as migration, climate chnage, and aging of societies, which will impact challenges and opportunities for inclusion. Finally, it argues that despite these challenges, change towards inclusion is possible and offers examples of inclusionary policies.

Inequalities and other "social fractures" mark our contemporary economies and societies. While global approaches may have long been sufficient in the past, the focus today is on how local dynamics can make inclusion possible. This two-volume collective work reports on these local dynamics, shedding light on how the creation of inclusive territories can be envisaged and developed. To this end, the involvement of public, private and associative organizations has been identified as one of the conditions for success. In fact, they act both as partners in a territory and as inclusive spaces. Inclusive Territories 2 focuses on local partnerships that promote inclusion, presenting existing arrangements and discussing conditions for their impetus.