This book looks into different forms of social exclusion in different societies or contexts. It is important to note that in some cases, social exclusion is fueled by the deprivation of economic resources, political and social rights. In contrast, social constructs or cultural norms constitute significant factors in other cases. At the subject (macro) level, this book opens up an avenue where researchers from different subjects can look into how central issues of their subject can be understood through the lenses of social exclusion. For example, historical perspectives of social exclusion, sociological perspectives of social exclusion, religiosity and social exclusion, gender perspectives of social exclusion, educational perspectives of social exclusion, etc. At the thematic (micro) level, this book looks into how specific themes like racism, the corona virus pandemic, albinism, media, sexuality and gender intersect with social exclusion. In doing all these, the book also provides a much-needed multidisciplinary and methodological understanding of issues of social exclusion.
Author(s): Aminkeng A. Alemanji, Clara Marlijn Meijer, Martins Kwazema, Francis Ethelbert Kwabena Benyah
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 253
City: Cham
Foreword
Contents
Notes on Contributors
1: Introduction to Contemporary Discourses in Social Exclusion
Multidimensional Perspective and the Danger of Context-Specific Approaches
The Objective of the Book
Structure of the Book
References
2: Practical Methods in the Field of Social Exclusion: Advantages and Limitations of Q Methodology in Sensitive Research
Social Exclusion, Sensitive Research, and Sexual Stigma
Material and Background of the Study
Q Methodology and the Faith Q-Sort
Reflection on the Use of Q Methodology
Benefits of Working with the Faith Q-Sort
Limitations of Using the Faith Q-Sort
Conclusion
References
3: The Future as an Agency of Social Exclusion: Analysing the Ethnopolitical Exclusion of the Igbo People of Nigeria
Introduction
Objectives and Chapter Breakdown
Material and Method
What Is Social Exclusion? What Are Past Futures?
The Past Futures Framework (PFF)
The Meeting Point: Social Exclusion and the Past Futures Framework
Introducing the Case Study
A Brief Overview of the State of Ethnopolitical Exclusion of Igbos in Nigeria
Analysing and Interpreting the Case Study
Ethnopolitical Exclusion (Ethnopo-Excl) 1953–1967
1967–1970 as a Point of Immobility: The Republic of Biafra as a Past Future
Ethnopo-Excl 1970–1999
1999–2005 as a Point of Immobility: MASSOB Secessionism as a Past Future
2012–2017 as a Point of Immobility: IPOB Secessionism as a Past Future
Discussion and Conclusion
References
4: Religiosity, Social Exclusion, and the Politics of Hope in the Ghanaian Entertainment Industry
Introduction
Theoretical Considerations and Review of Literature
Social Exclusion
Aspiration Theory
African Traditional Religion and Socioeconomic Success in Ghana
Methodology
Aspiring Local Youth in Global Context
International Competition and the Aspiring Musician
Religion as a Solid Pathway to Celebrity Success
Conclusion
References
5: Looking for Hidden Notebooks: Analysing Social Exclusion Experienced by Teachers of Minority Religions in Finnish Schools
Introduction
Theoretical Framework and Methodology
Methodology
Establishing the Relational Perspective of Social Exclusion in Finnish Schools
Racialisation and Finnishness as a Basis for Relationality
Establishing the Multidimensionality of Social Exclusion
Epistemic Exclusion
Visual Depreciation and Invisibility
Inhumane Treatment and Disrespect
Discussion and Conclusion
References
6: Daring to be Different in an Imagined Muslim Ummah in Ghana: A Critical Reflection of a Non-conformist Muslim Woman
Introduction
Social Exclusion: A Theoretical Consideration
Identity and beyond Identity
Choice of Case Study: Biographical Information about Aarifa
Aarifa’s View of Patriarchy and Politics of the Veil in Dagbon Society
Methodology
Table of Interviews
Multidimensional Aspects of Aarifa’s Exclusion
Subtle Social Exclusion from Family
Social Exclusion and Identity Crisis
Conclusion Thoughts
References
7: Are Albinos People like Us? Albinism and Social Exclusion in Ghana
Introduction
Material and Method
Albinism: Types, Myths, Misconceptions, and Their Social Condition
Discourses on Humanity and Otherness of Albinism
Multidimensionality of Social Exclusion
Case Studies Illuminating the Multidimensionality of Social Exclusion of Albinos
Case Study 1
Case Study 2
Education as a Case of Political Dimension
Employment as a Case of Economic Dimension
Housing as a Case of Economic Dimension
Health and Social Protection as a Case of Political Dimension
Lack of Friendship and Community Support as Case of Social Dimension
Religion, Beliefs as a Case of Cultural Dimension
Conclusion
References
8: Inclusive Dreams and Excluded Realities: Applying Social Exclusion Theory to the Analysis of Xenophobia in the South African ‘Rainbow Nation’
Introduction
Social Exclusion as Multi-Dimensional and Multi-Faceted
Micro-Level
Meso-Level
Macro-Level
Social Exclusion in Post-Apartheid South Africa
Three Waves of Violence
Explaining Xenophobia in South Africa
Scapegoating Hypothesis
The Isolation Hypothesis
Biocultural Hypothesis
Beyond Hypothesis
Discussing Multi-Dimensionality of Belonging in the Rainbow Nation
Political Dimension at the Macro-Level
Social and Economic Dimension at the Meso-Level
Cultural, Economic, and Political Dimensions at the Micro-Level
Conclusion
References
9: Australia Has Never Felt As Far Away As Now: Australians in Finland, Experiences of Social Exclusion During the COVID-19 Era
Introduction
Social Exclusion
Incomplete Citizenship
Alienation
COVID-19 and the National COVID-19 Response Models
The Australian Model
The Finnish Model
Table for the National Models
Methodology
Research Participants
The Effect of COVID-19
Loss of Freedom of Movement
Incomplete Citizenship Imposed by COVID-19 Related Financial Constraints
The Social Effect of Alienation
Response Models Affecting Alienation
Conclusion and Discussion
References
10: One and Free? Reflecting on the 2021 Change to the Words of the Australian National Anthem
“For we are one and free”
Historical Social Exclusion
Confronting Social Exclusion
What it Means to Be “One and Free”
Soul-Blindness and Social Exclusion
References
Afterword
