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Radical Inclusion

Seven Steps to Help You Create a More Just Workplace, Home, and World

David Moinina Sengeh

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Radical Inclusion
Core Concepts+
Step 1: Recognize Exclusion+
Step 2: Listen Actively+
Step 3: Define Your Role+
Step 4: Build Coalitions+
Step 5: Advocate and Act+
Step 6: Adapt to a New Normal+
Step 7: Go Beyond Inclusion+

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Question 1 of 7
Why does exclusion often persist unchallenged in society, according to the text?
  • A. It is usually enacted through explicit, universally agreed-upon laws.
  • B. It is deeply rooted in culture and policy, making it practically invisible and normalized.
  • C. It only affects marginalized groups, so those in power do not notice it.
  • D. It is too expensive and resource-intensive to address on a systemic level.
Question 2 of 7
What was the turning point during the Makeni town hall discussion about pregnant girls attending school?
  • A. The education minister threatened to fire teachers who opposed the policy.
  • B. A respected school principal revealed that she had once been a pregnant schoolgirl herself.
  • C. Data was presented showing that pregnant girls consistently scored higher on national exams.
  • D. Religious leaders issued a joint statement demanding the ban be lifted immediately.
Question 3 of 7
How does the author suggest individuals approach defining their role to make a systemic impact?
  • A. By asking 'Why you? Why now?' to align personal strengths with the specific needs of the moment.
  • B. By pursuing the highest possible political office to ensure they have top-down authority.
  • C. By focusing exclusively on global, international issues rather than local community problems.
  • D. By waiting until a universal consensus is reached before taking any definitive action.
Question 4 of 7
What does the text identify as being at the heart of any effective coalition?
  • A. Securing substantial financial backing from international organizations.
  • B. Ensuring that government officials have absolute veto power over all decisions.
  • C. The inclusion of marginalized voices, such as those directly affected by the exclusion.
  • D. Creating a strictly uniform group where everyone shares the exact same background and beliefs.
Question 5 of 7
How did David Moinina Sengeh reframe the policy of allowing pregnant girls back into school to overcome cabinet resistance?
  • A. As an opportunity to protect vulnerable children and uphold human rights, comparing schools to safe havens during the Ebola epidemic.
  • B. As a necessary step to secure foreign aid and international funding for the country's education sector.
  • C. As a temporary measure to boost national graduation rates before the upcoming political election.
  • D. As a direct challenge to traditional religious values in order to rapidly modernize the country.
Question 6 of 7
What role did cultural tools, such as comedy, play in building a new culture of inclusion in Sierra Leone?
  • A. They were used to mock government officials who initially opposed the ban on pregnant girls.
  • B. They helped normalize inclusion by celebrating pregnant girls in schools and making the reform relatable.
  • C. They served as a distraction from the logistical failures of the newly implemented education system.
  • D. They were banned by the ministry for making light of a serious and sensitive educational issue.
Question 7 of 7
What did the experiences of Black students at institutions like Harvard and MIT demonstrate about sustaining progress?
  • A. That structural efforts like diversity committees automatically eliminate all racial biases on campus.
  • B. That prestigious universities are generally immune to the systemic exclusion found in broader society.
  • C. That personal experiences of exclusion, such as racial profiling, can persist and undermine structural diversity efforts.
  • D. That inclusion policies are ultimately ineffective and should be completely abandoned in higher education.

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Radical Inclusion Summary & Overview

Radical Inclusion (2024) tells the compelling story of a fight to guarantee the right of pregnant girls in Sierra Leone to attend school. It explores how exclusionary systems can be transformed and offers practical strategies for creating more inclusive and equitable communities. Through personal stories and global experiences, it will provide you with a blueprint for fostering a world where everyone truly belongs.

Who Should Listen to Radical Inclusion?

  • Community leaders advocating for social change  
  • Educators seeking inclusive teaching strategies 
  • Policymakers addressing systemic inequality and exclusion

About the Author: David Moinina Sengeh

David Moinina Sengeh is Sierra Leone’s minister of basic and senior secondary education, where he leads efforts to improve the country’s education system. He holds both a bachelor’s degree and a PhD in biomedical engineering. Sengeh has been recognized as a TED Fellow, a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and an Obama Foundation Leaders Africa Fellow.

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