Poissuljetut
Poissuljetut is a Finnish term used to refer to people or groups who experience social exclusion. The word literally means “the excluded” and is used in both academic and public discourse to describe individuals who lack meaningful participation in economic, social, and political life due to structural barriers, discrimination, or personal circumstances.
In sociological usage, poissuljetut distinguishes exclusion from poverty alone by emphasizing participation and access to rights,
Within Finnish policy and journalism, the term is used to frame debates about inclusion, welfare policy, and
Notes: Poissuljetut is not a formal category with a single fixed definition; its meaning can vary by