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Understanding social exclusion and social inclusion

Kenyon, Susan (2003) Understanding social exclusion and social inclusion. Municipal Engineer, 156 (2). pp. 97-104. ISSN 0965-0903. (doi:10.1680/muen.2003.156.2.97) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:5288)

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Abstract

This paper seeks to demonstrate the importance of a clear understanding of the concepts of social exclusion and social inclusion, not only for policy makers, but for all practitioners tasked with the implementation of strategies to reduce/increase each, respectively. Following a discussion of the two terms, the paper presents government transport policy as a case study, discussing the recent Social Exclusion Unit report, Making the Connections, and its likely outcomes for social exclusion. The paper highlights the dangers inherent in a strategy which seeks to increase mobility to decrease exclusion, suggesting that such a policy fails adequately to consider a holistic approach to social exclusion. The paper discusses the place of mobility in strategies to decrease social exclusion and provides practical suggestions to maximise the social benefits of such strategies.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1680/muen.2003.156.2.97
Uncontrolled keywords: infrastructure planning, research & development, social impact, transport planning
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
Divisions: Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research > Centre for Health Services Studies
Depositing User: Helen Wooldridge
Date Deposited: 06 Sep 2008 16:15 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 09:43 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/5288 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Kenyon, Susan.

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