SOCIAL INCLUSION- its real meaning

  People get excluded from a group for a single reason- themselves. The problem of exclusion is not one sided. In a reasonable situation, a person is excluded because of their actions or repeated behaviours or personality that are objectively negative or have caused harm to someone or something; like excluding someone because they litter or smoke, or acted poorly in a situation hurting their friends. However, humans are not reasonable, especially children. A person could be excluded for superficial or downright irrational reasons. Jealousy, financial status, fashion choice, natural beauty (or lack thereof), choice of hobbies, sexual orientation, religion, country/place of birth or a person just doesn't like you, are often the apparant reasons for excluding or bullying a person at school but these are just excuses. To a person wanting to exclude you, everything is a reason to exclude you, even things you cannot change about yourself. Everything you do is wrong to them. For this kind...

  What American teen movie comes to mind, if you had to choose only one? While I've been studying abroad, one of the things I've been asked the most is, "What is High School like in the United States, is it just like Mean Girls?" or "Who was the Regina George of your school?" I realize this is kind of a strange question. Of course, some high school friendship groups are exaggerated in these Hollywood productions. In actuality, bullying someone because they wear glasses or braces is a rare occurrence. An individual may feel excluded or socially isolated for a variety of reasons. In the US, silence and awkward conversation are typically very uncomfortable. So, it tends to put off new people if someone is lousy at small conversation or if you perceive a rigidity in the air. Of course, there could be other unimportant explanations for why a teenager could be struggling to make friends. For instance, if they have money or are dressed in "trendy" clothin...

  In Chile discrimination is different, talking about schools, the only way to be truly isolated is to isolate yourself. At the classes, everyone talks to everyone even if they are not friends. Although, discrimination can be very noticeable when changing the social environment, in both directions. People with a certain high social “status” don't like people who don't have that same status. The same thing happens the other way around. I know it and I say it from experience, the change between private and public schools is enormous, but even with all the prejudices that may exist, people give themselves the opportunity to meet and get along. -  Antonia Ramirez - Chile

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