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The word in the middle: “invisibility”
“Invisibility” deriva from the Latin in - in - (not) see (see). Not to be seen means does not exist in the eyes of others. But when this condition becomes social, is not only a individual: a form of exclusion silent that weighs like a barrier.
What is the invisibility of the social?
L’invisibility social it is not physical absence: the people there are, but are not recognized.
- Are not heard in decisions that affect them.
- Do not receive a response when looking for a job.
- There is no space in the narratives collective.
- Is a condition that fragile, because takes away the voice and presence.
Invisibility and fragility: a double weight
Those already living situations of disability, poverty, discrimination, gender or ethnicity may be doubly excluded. L’invisibility add to weight of the difficulties on the lack of recognition.
Not to be seen means lost opportunities, rights, and relationships.
The psychological effects
Feel constantly ignored do not leave indifferent. Can lead to:
- isolation and closure;
- decline of self-esteem;
- anger and frustration;
- a sense of worthlessness.
The wound the most profound invisibility is the silence that generates the inside.
Give names to things: why words matter
Call it “invisibility”social"," is the first step to to make it visible.
The language it is not neutral: appoint means to acknowledge, to bring to light, to open the possibility of change. Talk about invisibility helps to build the practices of inclusion and community, the more welcoming.
As the tail of the eye in daily life
Everyone can make a difference with small gestures:
- Recognize people around him with one look or authentic listening.
- To give space to the voices that remain at the margins.
- Tell the stories of the inclusive, which represent the the wealth of differences.
- Network, because no one should sentisi only
As a conclusion, we can say that, “invisibility”social"," is a the word that illuminates what often remains hidden.
Appoint this condition is a the act of resistance and treatment. Why what is not said, is likely not to exist.
Words to say it means exactly this: give voice to those who have not heard, return looks at who is ignored.
✨ Call to action
Do you ever feel invisible?
Raccontamelo: you can write in the dedicated section of the site rightforinclusion.en or via email to info@rightforinclusion.it
Your words can become part of a collective change: sharing is the first step to not feel alone.