The main aim of the conference is to discuss and disseminate the idea of an inclusive society – its definitions, meanings, theoretical approaches to exclusion and inclusion, inclusive and exclusive public policies, strategies, as well as limits of social inclusion. Practical approaches and research strategies to social inclusion and exclusion will be discussed. The conference should enable discussion and exchange of experience and knowledge on such issues as: socio-cultural diversity, deinstitutionalization, segregation and social inclusion strategies and research. Research workshops on issues related to inclusive society for doctoral students will be organized.

We invite the submission of abstracts for a paper or poster presentation on current research, ideas and developments in the field of social inclusion and exclusion. The reviewing committee welcomes submissions in the following areas:

1. Social inclusion, inclusive society – idea, definitions, experience
2. European public policies of social inclusion
3. Psychological and sociological mechanisms of exclusion and inclusion
4. Excluded groups – who is excluded and who is included?
5. Limits of social  inclusion
6. Political correctness and social inclusion
7. Media and social inclusion
8. Education and social inclusion
9. Academia and social inclusion (inclusive science, inclusive research)
10. Employment and social inclusion
11. Migrations and social inclusion
12. Sport and social inclusion
13. Perspectives, methods and strategies of inquiring excluded social groups
14. Inquiring vulnerable social groups – ethics and politics

Abstracts of up to 300 words with a list of up to 4 key words and Author’s first name, surname and affiliation should be submitted by e-mail to the Conference Coordinator Marta Sałkowska (marta.salkowska@collegium.edu.pl).

The deadline for submissions is 16th June 2014.