The importance of Inclusion

Some of you are already groaning, she is getting to get political I expect. Well, I certainly attend to look at the issue. Inclusion is something I have had mixed experiences with, mostly they were good though.

So what does inclusion mean? So the work of inclusion is there so everyone can join who wants to. When this happens sometimes other people are pushed out, but that should not be how it works.

So let’s look at an example.

I want you to imagine that you are a child at new school. One of the popular kids in class is inviting everyone to a party, and they add you also. How is it going to feel?

In reverse now we can all see exclusion. You live with a bunch of university mates who always go out. But you never get invited along, and if you ask they say you don’t fit. How do you think this feels?

This should explain one reason inclusion is important.