Social Inclusion of People with Disabilities

Abstract

Social inclusion is often used interchangeably with the terms social cohesion, social integration and social participation, positioning social exclusion as the opposite. The latter is a contested term that refers to a wide range of phenomena and processes related to poverty and deprivation, but it is also used in relation to marginalised people and places. This book consists of two parts: the first aims to review the domestic and international historical roots and the conceptual base of disability, as well as the expressions of social exclusion of people with disabilities that interfere in their efforts to exercise their rights in society. It offers a comprehensive review of social and legal approaches to social exclusion and inclusion. The second part introduces and analyses domestic and international social and legal strategies to promote social inclusion for people with disabilities.

The Meaning of Social Inclusion for People with Disabilities in South Korea

“…This is consistent with the findings of Pawson et al (2005), in that people feel socially included when social relationships are characterised by intimacy and mutual sympathy, not just when systemic discrimination has been abolished. Rimmerman (2013) also reports that positive interaction within the community is an important factor that leads to feelings of belonging or social inclusion. People with disabilities feel belonging or solidarity with their group or community when they are treated as independent beings; egos are built through relationships with others.…”

“…Similarly, Simpson and Price (2009) define social inclusion as the process of securing social rights, civil rights, and full participation. Meanwhile, Rimmerman (2013) views social inclusion as the process of gradually expanding and implementing relationships as well as civil rights. For Rimmerman, inclusion strengthens people's sense of belonging and expands their civil rights, while free communication, a supportive environment, and equal opportunities enhance these outcomes.…”

Improvement of Disability Rights via Geographic Information Science

“…The first approach is called the "medical model", and it emerged around the 18th century [38] (p. 25). It sees disability as a personal problem caused by health issues to be improved through medical methods [37] (p. 9).…”

Er selektivisme bedre enn universalisme i velferdspolitikken?

“…Torgersen (1996) påpeker videre at «behov» ofte defineres av andre enn mottakeren selv, og kan vaere basert på oppfatninger om hva folk trenger, som ikke deles av dem selv. Et eksempel er kritikken fra «the social model of disability» at selve eksistensen av uførhet (disability) som en behovskategori kan bidra til å stemple og stigmatisere funksjonshemmete som avvikere fra en undertrykkende forestilling om «normalitet» (Rimmermann, 2013).…”