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Inklusion
/ɪnkluˈzi̯oːn/
inclusion
Die Schule setzt sich für die Inklusion von Kindern mit Behinderungen ein.
The school is committed to the inclusion of children with disabilities.
formal
The practice of including people with disabilities in regular activities and ensuring equal access to opportunities.
Durch Inklusion sollen alle Menschen, unabhängig von ihren Fähigkeiten, am gesellschaftlichen Leben teilhaben können.
Inclusion aims to enable all people, regardless of their abilities, to participate in social life.
In Germany, 'Inklusion' often refers specifically to the inclusion of people with disabilities in mainstream education and society, as opposed to segregation.
general
The act of including or being included as part of a whole.
Die Inklusion neuer Mitglieder in das Team war ein wichtiger Schritt für das Projekt.
The inclusion of new members in the team was an important step for the project.
Can be used in a broader sense beyond disability, e.g., in business or social contexts.
Collocations
soziale Inklusionsocial inclusionInklusionsbeauftragterinclusion officerInklusionsprojektinclusion project
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Inklusion vs. Integration
Inklusion implies that all people belong equally from the start, while integration often means adapting to existing structures. Inklusion is about changing systems to accommodate everyone.
Word Origin
From Latin *inclusio* (inclusion), derived from *includere* (to include), via French *inclusion*. First attested in German in the 16th century.
Usage Notes
In German, 'Inklusion' emphasizes the active process of including marginalized groups (e.g., people with disabilities) rather than merely tolerating their presence. It is closely tied to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Word Breakdown
In
in, into
prefixklus
to close
root-ion
action or result of
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