The Inclusiveness Index is an annual equity index that identifies and captures the degree of inclusion and marginality.

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Inclusiveness Index 2016 Cover
This Index aims to measure the degree of inclusivity and marginality experienced by different groups across societal settings and social cleavages, such as gender, race/ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation.

Developed under the leadership of Institute Director john a. powell, and authored by Stephen Menendian, Assistant Director, Elsadig Elsheikh, Global Justice Program Director, and Samir Gambhir, Geographic Information Systems Researcher and Manager of the Equity Metrics program, the Inclusiveness Index is a unique measure of inclusivity with a focus on policy, laws, and institutions rather than economic forces that shape inequality. Menendian notes, “In our Index, the poorest nations on the planet are capable of faring best in terms of inclusivity, while the wealthiest are capable of faring the worst.”

The researchers are hosting a webinar to discuss the findings on September 28, 2016 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. PST. The webinar can be found here.

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