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Social inclusion

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Process that aims to ensure citizens’ access to the opportunities, infrastructures and resources necessary to participate fully in economic, social and cultural life and to enjoy a standard of living and well-being that is considered normal in society.

Comment

The term social inclusion refers to both the process and its result;
the fundamental pillars of social inclusion are access to education, health care, housing and employment;

This term is close to, but not synonymous with: social integration.

Source:
Cedefop, Glossary. Terminology of European education and training policy, (last accessed 10/2024)
Cedefop, Glossary. Terminology of European education and training policy, (last accessed 10/2024)
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