Addressing Systemic Inequalities for Equitable and Inclusive Education

Inclusive education requires confronting the deep-rooted social and structural barriers that limit opportunities for many learners. Despite global progress in expanding access to education, disparities tied to poverty, ethnicity, disability, geography, and conflict continue to shape who can learn. An effective response demands transformative policies and practices that not only widen access, but also quality learning environments and fair outcomes for all students. By reimagining education systems through an equity lens, societies can create pathways that empower every learner to thrive. Addressing Systemic Inequalities for Equitable and Inclusive Education explores how education systems can be transformed to ensure equitable access for all learners across schools. This book promotes diversity as a foundation for quality education. Covering topics such as inequalities, inclusive education, and social justice, this book is an excellent resource for academicians, educational professionals, administrators, policy makers, and graduate students.

About the Author :
Michael Mbongiseni Buthelezi is a Senior Lecturer at University of Limpopo who holds PhD in Educational Psychology from University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Med in Inclusive Education from University of South Africa (UNISA), and Bed Hons in Special Needs Education from North-West University (NWU). He has taught at all sectors of education: Primary school, High School, Technical and Vocational Education Training College (TVET), and University. He is also an Etutor at UNISA, teaching the following modules from 2014 to date; Psychology of Education, learning and learning problems, and child development. He has also served as National Evaluator for 9 years in Evaluation & Accreditation Unit at UMALUSI. He is currently serving as Accreditation Council Committee (ACC) member at UMALUSI. His research includes TVET, student development, inclusive education, sustainable learning, psychosocial support, and rural development. He has published few academic research papers in DHET accredited national and international journals. He has presented his articles at national and international conferences. He is currently supervising Bed Hons, PGCE and masters ‘students. Marubini Christinah Sadiki is currently employed as a senior lecturer in the department of Inclusive Education at the University of South Africa. She holds a PhD degree from the University of Venda. She obtained a Master’s in Disability Studies from the University of Cape Town. She has sole-authored and co-authored several book chapters with established researchers. She has presented at several national conferences. She has published several research articles in peer-refereed journals, book chapters in prestigious accredited journals, and modules on disability issues. Her research interests include disability inclusion, advocacy and lobbying, parenting, disability studies, inclusive policies implementation, learner support, community integration which value social justice in education. She has assumed numerous positions in the fields of disability and human rights, governance, and administration.