E-Dialogue "Creating an Inclusive Society: Practical Strategies to Promote Social Integration"

Working Definition of Social Cohesion:

Social cohesion is a related concept that parallels that of social integration in many respects. A socially cohesive society is one where all groups have a sense of belonging, participation, inclusion, recognition and legitimacy. Such societies are not necessarily demographically homogenous. Rather, by respecting diversity, they harness the potential residing in their societal diversity (in terms of ideas, opinions, skills, etc.). Therefore, they are less prone to slip into destructive patterns of tension and conflict when different interests collide.

 

 

 

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Information:

Objectives

 

Ground Rules

 

Background

 

Resources

 

Working Definitions:

-Social Integration

-Social Inclusion

-Social Cohesion

 

Models:

-Stages of Social Relations

-Social Cohesion Programme, Guyana (UNDP)

-Eight Scenarios illustrating Inclusion, Participation and Justice in Societies