Integration can be associated with joint work or a union.
The word integration has its origin in the Latin concept integratĭo . It is about the action and effect of integrating or integrating (constituting a whole, completing a whole with the missing parts or making someone or something become part of a whole).
However, the term in question is also used in the scientific field. Specifically, it is used in mathematics to refer to the addition that is carried out of infinite addends. This basic concept within the calculus sector is also called integral, which has a very ancient origin since it was already used by Archimedes. And after him other figures such as Isaac Newton or Leibniz did the same.
What is social integration
Social integration , for its part, is a dynamic and multifactorial process that supposes that people who are in different social groups (whether for economic, cultural, religious or national reasons) come together under the same objective or precept .
In this way, social integration can occur within a certain country, when it seeks for people who belong to the lowest social strata to improve their standard of living . For this, the State or civil institutions must promote policies and actions to promote personal and social autonomy skills, occupational insertion, education and adequate nutrition.
Likewise, in addition to social integration, we can also talk about what is known as racial integration. With it, what is basically pursued is that there is real equality between people regardless of their race and that a culture is developed where there is the necessary tolerance so that all cultures have a place and are respected, among other objectives.
The idea of integration can be related to inclusion.
Cooperation and joint work
On the other hand, integration can be sought by different countries, to enhance the capacity of each nation and, by working together, improve the situation of all inhabitants. An example of political and economic integration is the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) , formed by Argentina , Brazil , Paraguay , Uruguay , Venezuela , Bolivia , Chile , Colombia , Ecuador and Peru (although with different types of membership).
Among the fundamental elements that must exist to support and encourage the aforementioned economic integration are the economic and monetary union, the common market, the free trade area or the preferential trade area.
Likewise, within the framework of that continent there is what is known as Latin American integration. A term that is used to define and encompass the entire set of actions, of diverse types, with which the aim is to unite the countries of Latin America, always respecting the essence and signs of identity of each one of them. they.
To achieve all this, there are various supranational organizations and an endless number of actions are carried out at both the political, economic, cultural and social levels.
In all cases, integration always involves coordinated effort, joint planning and peaceful coexistence between the sectors that make up the group . That is the only way in which the parts can constitute a whole, even without losing their individuality.