FOUNDATIONS OF INCLUSIVE AND GENDER-SENSITIVE EDUCATION

Respecting diversity also includes recognizing intersectionality-the way different identities (e.g., being a Dalit woman with disability) overlap to shape individual experiences of marginalization. Support for Vulnerable GroupsHistorical injustices, systemic poverty, and discrimination have left certain groups particularly vulnerable.An inclusive society proactively designs supportive interventions for: Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), who face caste-based discrimination and socio-economic exclusion. Women and girls, especially in rural areas, who face barriers to education, healthcare, and employment. Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), who need accessible infrastructure, inclusive education, and livelihood support. Religious and linguistic minorities, who require protection from marginalization and hate-based violence. @2025| FOUNDATIONS OF INCLUSIVE AND GENDER-SENSITIVE EDUCATIONTrue inclusion is not about assimilation or uniformity but about creating a society where differences are celebrated and every individual can thrive with dignity and agency.Building an inclusive society requires coordinated efforts across education, governance, economy, and civil society.Among these, education plays a pivotal role as both a tool and a medium of inclusion.