Marchant, Jillian (2013) Social inclusion strategies: endorsing conformity or promoting diversity? In: Abstracts from the 13th International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities, and Nations. From: 13th International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities, and Nations, 26-28 June 2013, Darwin, NT, Australia.

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Abstract

Society is enriched when it encourages and accepts the contributions of socially diverse individuals. Within Australia, many socially diverse individuals often inhabit the margins of society: a position that limits the benefits of their social involvement. In 2008, the Australia Government initiated a social inclusion agenda to strengthen Australian society by improving the social outcomes of individuals. This paper explores the social inclusion of individuals through an understanding of foundational social concepts, social inclusion philosophy and social inclusion initiatives. A contemplation of the origin of poor social outcomes leads to an appreciation of the difficulties facing social inclusion initiatives. The contrast between an approach advocated in social inclusion philosophy and the strategy of Australian social inclusion initiatives suggests limitations for current initiatives that are purported to facilitate an improvement in social outcomes. The limitation of social inclusion initiatives is particularly evident when considering the opportunities in the initiatives for individuals to express their social diversity. Revisiting the ways in which social inclusion philosophy suggests improvement in social outcomes offers strategies that improve social outcomes in a manner that values and promotes social diversity.

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