Social Inclusion as a Theoretical Concept and a Social Practice

Abstract

This chapter deals with social inclusion among children in Sweden. To begin with, social inclusion is briefly discussed as a theoretical concept. Following that, the discussion focuses on power perspectives on disability and childhood. The chapter gives empirical examples of what I refer to as ‘claiming social inclusion’ and ‘doing social inclusion’, and discusses the complexity of identity and gendered positions. The chapter concludes with reflections on a discourse which focuses on children’s interests and on gendered agency.