inklusivere

Inklusivere is a term used in contemporary discourse to denote practices, policies, and language that are more inclusive than baseline standards. It functions as a comparative concept, suggesting progressive expansion of inclusivity across institutions and products.

The word appears in European language contexts where inklusiv or similar forms are common. It is used in academic writing, policy briefs, and organizational guides to signal an aspirational level of inclusion beyond formal compliance and may be defined differently across organizations.

Applications of inklusivere span several domains, including inclusive design and accessibility, inclusive language guidelines, diverse recruitment and governance practices, universal design, and user research that includes marginalized groups. Examples include creating websites accessible to screen readers, using gender-inclusive language, designing for cognitive and mobility differences, and ensuring representation on decision-making bodies.

Reception and critique: Some observers view inklusivere as a useful term to guide improvement, while others criticize it as vague or prone to performative interpretation unless accompanied by measurable targets, metrics, and accountability.

Related concepts include inclusive design, accessibility, diversity and inclusion, universal design, and inclusive language.