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The Need and Desire for Inclusive Universities: A Perspective from Development Studies
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Abstract In recent times there has been sustained momentum to address inequalities within university faculties and improve the diversity of students. Also, in response to historical and current social injustices, universities have sought to decolonize curricula. These progressive movements have had particula... view more
In recent times there has been sustained momentum to address inequalities within university faculties and improve the diversity of students. Also, in response to historical and current social injustices, universities have sought to decolonize curricula. These progressive movements have had particular significance for departments focused on development studies and related subjects because the need to be inclusive is not only the right thing to do from a moral position, but also because to be exclusive is fundamentally challenging to the conceptualization and philosophy of the discipline. Development is a contested term but addressing inequality and working towards social justice are common themes found across most definitions. This commentary provides a critical insight into the importance of inclusive universities as gatekeepers to equitable knowledge production and the development of future professionals. To play their part in addressing the challenges posed by a globalized world, universities need to be proactive in ensuring that they become fully and meaningfully inclusive. While all university departments would benefit from becoming more inclusive, departments focused on development must be the pioneers leading the way, as inclusivity is relevant to the delivery of development studies, as well as emerging as an important discourse within the discipline that continues to evolve. This commentary will explore how and why in an increasingly interconnected global society, the need for universities to leave no one behind, and challenge hegemonic and unequal structures has never been greater.... view less
Keywords
university policy; university level of education; university; inclusion; development policy; university admission; equal opportunity
Classification
University Education
Macroanalysis of the Education System, Economics of Education, Educational Policy
Free Keywords
decolonization; development studies; inclusion; universities
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
Page/Pages
p. 27-31
Journal
Social Inclusion, 9 (2021) 3
Issue topic
Inclusive Universities in a Globalized World
ISSN
2183-2803
Status
Published Version; reviewed