Kaasavuse
Kaasavuse is a concept in sociolinguistics and urban anthropology that describes the state or quality of co-presence among diverse linguistic and cultural groups within a shared social space. It emphasizes mutual influence, inclusive practices, and the emergence of common public life from everyday interactions rather than formal institutions alone.
The term combines the root kaas-, meaning "together" or "along with" in Estonian, with the suffix -use
Though the idea predates the label, kaasavuse began to appear in scholarly discussions in the early 2010s,
Researchers examine kaasavuse through various lenses, including urban spaces (markets, schools, transit), policies (language access, inclusive
Critics argue that kaasavuse can risk idealization or obscure underlying power dynamics and inequalities. Measuring kaasavuse