Social exclusion
Form of social disadvantage and relegation to the fringe of society
Social exclusion or social marginalisation or social marginalization is a social disadvantage and relegation to the fringes of society. The term has been used widely in Europe and was first used in France in the late 20th century. In the EU context, the European Commission defines it as "a situation whereby a person is prevented from contributing to and benefiting from economic and social progress". It is used across disciplines including education, sociology, psychology, healthcare, politics and economics.
The public source identifies “Social exclusion” as form of social disadvantage and relegation to the fringe of society. This brief keeps that definition visible, then builds a research path around Social, exclusion and Form.
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