Social inclusion in cultural participation: a systematic review

This work presents a systematic review aimed at addressing exclusion in cultural access, particularly for socially and/or intellectually vulnerable groups, in order to contribute to social inclusion and active participation. It aims to diagnose exclusion factors, reflect on inclusion models, understand culture's role in identity restructuring and autonomy, and identify best practices in intellectual and social accessibility. An exhaustive search was conducted in the Web of Science and Scopus databases, delving into 37 selected studies. These studies were categorized into five areas of analysis: Access to culture for people with disabilities, Cultural policies and participation (barriers and facilitators), Health and/or well-being and cultural participation, Cultural diversity and participation, and Access to culture for all. The main conclusions of the work emphasize the dynamization of inclusive and accessible policies as fundamental pillars for an equitable society, which have an impact on improving public health, well-being, and the construction of cultural identities.