Social Inclusion

Inclusion and diversity and different, although they are used interchangeably. Inclusion can occur even when there is no diversity. Similarly, diversity can be present even without inclusion. Inclusion in society means when every member of that society feel valued and important. Each member must feel included and an active participant of the society. This is what inclusion means.

Whether that be about inclusion of the disabled or racial inclusion in an industry, inclusion is the talk of the day. Higher diversity in student bodies and student communities benefit not only students of color and other minorities but also encourage multicultural environments and learning. When diverse people feel included then they can contribute more to the community. Various industries patronize the idea of a workforce which includes a variety of people from different social, cultural and economic backgrounds. Such people together give rise to a creative, innovative, out of the box environment which can produce higher standards of efficiency and productivity. It has the power to enhance mobility of the minorities and increase the accessibility of opportunities to them.

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The concept of inclusion is extremely important to India. The cultural and communal diversity in India has been the cause of many internal disputes and unnecessary problems. In severe cases riots and armed rebellions can also take place. This happens because every community wants its own space in the identity of the nation and considers them separate from other communities. Not only that but they also consider their community superior than the other. The policies of inclusion are highly essential to bind people of all communities and make minorities feel inclusive and secure. This is the key to many internal problems and India’s unity in diversity. The members of society mustn't feel divided, mustn’t feel isolated and more than anything, they shouldn’t feel like they don’t belong.