Inclusive culture in the real and virtual educational communication

Abstract

In today's world of transformation and diversity, the concepts of inclusion and inclusive culture acquire special importance. It stems from the fact that an inclusive culture ensures not only equal opportunities but also allows each person to feel fully integrated and respected in society. At the same time, the pandemic's transformational nature requires a deeper understanding and analysis of the cultural dynamics that affect changing forms of education. Specified issues highlight the problem of defining the set of factors influencing the study of inclusive culture in the real and virtual world. Therefore, this article aimed to examine the concept of inclusive culture in the context of educational communication in both real and virtual environments. It determines the importance of inclusiveness and inclusive culture in the existing – transforming – socio-cultural reality while clarifying the content of the culture of inclusion and demonstrating the logic of its assimilation in the "mechanism" of the transition from stereotyping and awareness of stereotyping to the assertion of the value of (any) human. The mechanisms that prevent us from realizing stereotypes and expanding our understanding and acceptance of others, regardless of their differences, were analyzed and identified. The research also points out the importance of popularizing culture in both usual and educational communication and suggests strategies for improving attitudes towards inclusive culture.