Overview
Popularised by René Lenoir’s *Les Exclus* (1974) and central to EU social policy in the 1990s. Unlike income poverty, it is a multidimensional process; Sen (2000) linked it to capability deprivation. The Bristol B-SEM framework covers resources, participation and quality of life. See social capital.
Frequently asked questions
- Can wealthy people be excluded?
- Yes, through discrimination, isolation or disability.
References
- Lenoir, R. (1974). Les Exclus: Un Français sur dix. Seuil.
- Levitas, R., et al. (2007). The Multi-dimensional Analysis of Social Exclusion. University of Bristol.
- Sen, A. (2000). Social Exclusion: Concept, Application, and Scrutiny. Asian Development Bank.
