Difference between revisions of "Inclusion culture"
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Ivan Illich wanted to counter elitism by strengthening the aptitudes of ordinary citizens, which is one constructive way to counter exclusion. But it is also necessary to take deliberate steps to develop a culture of inclusion, as opposed to the dominant culture of exclusion. A first critical step would simply be to raise this issue of exclusion, to point out that elitism and exclusion constitute a problem even within grassroots groups. Once there is an awareness that exclusion is in fact a problem, one can begin to work on developing an inclusion culture as an alternative. | Ivan Illich wanted to counter elitism by strengthening the aptitudes of ordinary citizens, which is one constructive way to counter exclusion. But it is also necessary to take deliberate steps to develop a culture of inclusion, as opposed to the dominant culture of exclusion. A first critical step would simply be to raise this issue of exclusion, to point out that elitism and exclusion constitute a problem even within grassroots groups. Once there is an awareness that exclusion is in fact a problem, one can begin to work on developing an inclusion culture as an alternative. | ||
| − | The building of a culture of inclusion could involve trying to give citizens [[ | + | The building of a culture of inclusion could involve trying to give citizens [[convivial tools]]. But providing such means is less important than focusing on the ends. The aim should be to develop new cultural attitudes and behaviours that are more supportive to the ordinary members of the group. It is well known however that cultural habits are difficult to change. |
The habitual orientation of exclusionist groups or organisations should be inversed. Normally the rank-and-file give their attention and support to the elite leadership, and the latter proceeds to do great things in the name of the others. Turning this around means that the leadership that spontaneously emerges (the elite) should turn its attention and support to the rank-and-file, and helps the ordinary members to do things themselves. | The habitual orientation of exclusionist groups or organisations should be inversed. Normally the rank-and-file give their attention and support to the elite leadership, and the latter proceeds to do great things in the name of the others. Turning this around means that the leadership that spontaneously emerges (the elite) should turn its attention and support to the rank-and-file, and helps the ordinary members to do things themselves. | ||
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