Radical inclusion and social cohesion: Strategies for integrating marginalized groups in Bo City, Southern Sierra Leone

Abstract

This study explores the preferred approaches for addressing the needs of marginalized groups, focusing on radical inclusion and social inclusion. Based on a field survey conducted in March 2025, findings indicate that radical inclusion is the most preferred approach, with 40.55% of respondents supporting it. Social inclusion follows with 29.55%, while 19.59% believe both approaches are equally effective, and 10.31% consider neither effective. These results highlight the growing recognition of radical inclusion as a transformative strategy in social policy and educational frameworks. The findings suggest that policymakers and social work practitioners should prioritize radical inclusion to enhance equity and participation for marginalized populations.