Social Exclusion and Policies of Inclusion: Issues and Perspectives Across the Globe [Paperback]

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.

Part I: POLITICAL ECONOMY OF SOCIAL EXCLUSION.- From Self-Governance of Forest to Illegal Occupants: The Creation of Exclusion through Dispossession.- Triple Oppression and Exclusion: Muslim Refugee Women in the USA.- The Everyday Fault Lines of Inclusion and Exclusion in Delhi: Of Othering, Counter Voices and a Politics of Belonging.- Globalisation and Social Polarisation: Spatial Repercussions of Global Labour Flows of Domestic Workers in Singapore.- Witch Hunts in India: The Nexus with Forms of Exclusion.- Part II: INCLUSIONARY POLICY OUTCOMES.- MGNREGS in Odisha: Social Inclusion and Exclusion Challenges.- Tragedy to the Commons and Outcomes of Blue Growth: Comparative Study on the Politicised Environment of Aquaculture.- When Welfare goeslã¤