Othering & Belonging Institute

The political crises sweeping the globe have brought greater attention to the fundamental issue of inclusivity. To what extent do societies, nations, and communities, polarized along lines of race, ethnicity, religion, caste, tribe, gender, and sexual orientation, successfully bridge these cleavages with inclusive policies and narratives? This report tries to answer this question, not simply by reference to particular policies or initiatives, but by examining the data to track how marginalized populations actually fare relative to dominant groups.