This core text offers you an accessible foundation to the topics of diversity, inclusion and marginalisation. Not only will you develop an understanding of how marginalisation happens, you will be encouraged to question and challenge policy and practice through case studies, reflective questions and activities. The book analyses issues encountered by marginalised groups and the impact these may have on the lives of those concerned, together with how you, as a practitioner, can help to empower these individuals and groups.
With key chapters bringing attention to less cited marginalised groups such as transgender children, children with mental health conditions and looked after children, the author critically analyses the difficulties and challenges of inclusive ideology in practice, the role of mass media in reinforcing prejudice and examines theoretical frameworks and concepts related to marginalisation, inclusion and diversity.
Introduction: Understanding Marginalisation
Chapter 1: Critical Inclusion: Concepts, Theories, Challenges and Practice
Chapter 2: Mass Media, Social Bias and the Representation of Minority and Marginalised Groups
Chapter 3: Child Poverty and Low-Income Families
Chapter 4: Stigma of Mental Ill-Health in Childhood
Chapter 5: Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Chapter 6: Children in Care, Fostering and Adoption
Chapter 7: Gender Development and Identities: Intersex and Transgender Children
Chapter 8: Religion, Antisemitism and Islamophobia
Chapter 9: Asylum Seeker and Refugee Children (and Children who have English as an Additional Language)
Chapter 10: Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children
Chapter 11: Supporting 'Most Able' Children
Conclusion: Final Thoughts on Critical Inclusion
