Difference between revisions of "Inclusion Culture"
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As mentioned above, Ivan Illich wanted to counter elitism by strengthening the aptitudes of ordinary citizens, which would be a 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. The first critical step is simply to raise the issue of exclusion, to point out, as the present text tries to do, that this cultural issue constitutes a problem. 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. | As mentioned above, Ivan Illich wanted to counter elitism by strengthening the aptitudes of ordinary citizens, which would be a 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. The first critical step is simply to raise the issue of exclusion, to point out, as the present text tries to do, that this cultural issue constitutes a problem. 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 would involve trying to give citizens [[Convivial Tools]], and in particular [[Convivial Lifehacking 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 any group. (It is well known however that cultural habits are what is the most difficult to change.) | + | The building of a culture of inclusion would involve trying to give citizens [[Convivial Tools]], and in particular [[Convivial Lifehacking 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 any group. (It is well known however that cultural habits are what is the most 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 whatever leadership emerges gives its attention and support to the rank-and-file, and helps the ordinary members to do things themselves. |
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