Defining social exclusion from economic dimension

Abstract

Social exclusion (PS) is a concept that describes the social weaknesses and difficulties of living experienced by a group of lower class individuals in the current economic growth. The concept of PS is multidimensional across many major disciplines of social science including sociology, politics and economics. In the context of the economic dimension, PS is closely related to issues of vulnerability, poverty and economic inequality. This article aims to examine the definition of PS concept according to economic dimension comprehensively. To meet this objective, library research method has been applied. As a result of the analysis and synthesis of the definitions of PS presented in the previous study, the definition of the concept of PS according to economic dimensions can be inferred as an obstacle to access to the market of economic resources that allows a person to live in a dignified manner in which it causes losses to quality of life to whom experiencing the obstacle. In the Malaysian context, understanding the concept of PS according to the economic dimension comprehensively and accurately can help policy makers to formulate strategies to address the issue of economic inequality. Furthermore, efforts towards a fair, equitable and inclusive economic distribution to all citizens as enshrined in the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 can be achieved.