Conceptualising social inclusion: some lessons for action

Abstract

This paper investigates the range of contributions that engineering can make to a socially inclusive society. Reviewing how the concept of social inclusion differs from the concept of poverty, the multi-dimensionality involved and the connectivity between the various subsystems that constitute society, this paper illustrates the range of fronts open to civil engineers when seeking to tackle social inclusion but also how tackling social inclusion on one front may lead to exclusion in others. The result is a call for heightened awareness of the multi-dimensionality of social inclusion and the connectivity between different subsystems so that engineers can proceed with caution when construction social inclusion initiatives.

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