esclusi

Esclusi is the Italian plural noun meaning “those who are excluded.” In everyday language it refers to people or groups that are barred from participation in a particular activity, process, or institution. In social science and public policy, esclusi describes individuals or communities experiencing social exclusion, a condition in which people are deprived of opportunities to participate fully in economic, social, political, or cultural life.

In sociology, social exclusion is analyzed as a multidimensional phenomenon that can involve poverty, unemployment, inadequate housing, discrimination, lack of access to education or healthcare, and barriers to civic participation. The term is often used to discuss how certain populations—such as the unemployed, migrants, people with disabilities, or those living in precarious housing—are at heightened risk of being marginalised or cut off from social systems.

Policy discussions frequently address measures to reduce esclusione, including targeted education and training, affordable housing, health and social services, inclusive labor markets, and equal access to public institutions. The concept is central to debates on welfare state design, integration policies, and human rights.

Etymology: esclusi derives from escluso, the past participle of escludere, meaning to exclude, with the plural masculine form esclusi. Related terms include esclusione (exclusion), esclusivo (exclusive), and escluso (excluded).

See also: esclusione, escludere, escluso, and social exclusion.