
Social Exclusion in the UK
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This book places the expertise of people with lived experiences front and centre of the narrative on social exclusion, marginalisation and social stigma in the UK.
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Mel Hughes is a registered social worker and Deputy Director of the Bournemouth University Research Centre for Seldom Heard Voices and Academic Lead for the PIER (Public Involvement in Education and Research) Partnership. Mel is committed to the development of inclusive and co-created research and outputs with marginalised and seldom heard groups. She draws on participatory, inclusive and arts-based research methodologies to achieve parity of participation where all citizens have the opportunity to shape research, policy, practice and education, in ways which work best for them.
Content
Introduction, Understanding social exclusion, Understanding social stigma, Being a care leaver, Being HIV positive, Being a Heroin and Crack Cocaine user, Being Transgender, Being in prison, Being a teenage parent, Being Romany Gypsy, Being an asylum seeker, Being a parent in the child protection system, Using your voice and platform to make a difference, Conclusion