Social exclusion

Related to poverty, but going far beyond, including deprivation not only from material goods but also from non-material, eventually leading to "social, economic and political marginalisation". The above mentioned includes:

  • poor living conditions (housing, nutrition, clothing)
  • poor conditions related to health and difficulties in accessing health care
  • obstacles in participating in the public social and/or political life
  • obstacles in enjoying cultural activities
  • a sense of isolation from a community, on emotionally and psychologically


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