Women empowerment through social innovation in indigenous social enterprises

Vázquez-Maguirre, Mario; Ruelas, Gloria Camacho; Torre, Consuelo García de la

doi:10.1590/1678-69712016/administracao.v17n6p164-190

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“…During the social innovation process, respondents either improved their current services, advanced and differentiated their organization from competitors in the marketplace, or improved the internal processes of the organization and modified the larger context for services for children (Baregheh et al 2009;Moore and Westley 2011). Their efforts produced either tangible or intangible benefits for community wellbeing, and focusing on the sustainability of the innovation and benefits was important to all (Maguirre et al 2016). Some HSPs, especially those not trained in social work, were more attuned to the "affordable loss" concept (Dew et al 2009) than others, since engaging in social innovation is not risk-free.…”

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Social Value Creation and Social Innovation by Human Service Professionals: Evidence from Missouri, USA

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Mandayam

2019

Administrative Sciences

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Owing to the contextual challenges, human service professionals (HSP) are creating social value (SV) for diverse vulnerable population groups through social innovation. This qualitative exploratory study investigates the nature of SV created by 14 HSPs, representing a diverse range of human service organizations (HSOs), and examines ‘why’ and ‘how’ they innovate. In addition, the study examines HSPs’ current understanding and practices related to social entrepreneurship (SE). The study findings highlight that increased accountability and new funding opportunities challenged HSPs to innovate. HSPs created SV by addressing new unmet needs, developing new collaborations, and employing alternative marketing strategies, thereby ensuring the financial sustainability of their programs and organizations, and promoting social and economic justice. Different understandings of SE were voiced based on the educational backgrounds of HSPs. Without formal training in SE, HSPs trained in social work appeared to use various components of the SE process, though in a haphazard fashion compared to those with a non-social work academic training. We suggest that the graduate curriculum across various disciplines should formally include principles and behaviors related to social innovation and entrepreneurship. Finally, more research is needed to understand and describe how HSPs create SV in HSOs.

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“…Essentially, SI generally produces tangible or intangible outcomes that enhance community wellbeing (Maguirre et al 2016), but if SI is not suitable or sustainable for an organization, it could cause that organization's downfall.…”

Section: Social Innovation (Si)mentioning

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Social Value Creation and Social Innovation by Human Service Professionals: Evidence from Missouri, USA

Nandan

Singh

Mandayam

2019

Administrative Sciences

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“…According to El Ebrashi (2013), social entrepreneurship concerns for social development through an economically sustainable and viable model. In addition, social entrepreneurship is also a medium to find sustainable solutions to socio-economic problems through empowerment (Maguirre, Ruelas, & Torre, 2016). These definitions are well supported by studies in several countries, such as Afghanistan (Najafizada & Cohen, 2017); Tanzania (Mutarubukwa & Mazana, 2017); Pakistan (Kazmi et al, 2016); and China (Naminse & Zhuang, 2018).…”

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“…Women's empowerment also involves various aspects of their life, ranging from education, health, nutrition and socio-economic status (Asaolu et al, 2018). Although the key aspects differ among regions, women's empowerment provides benefits in various contexts and cultures, including for women from the indigenous community in Mexico (Maguirre, Ruelas, & Torre, 2016); women in Sub-saharan Africa (Asaolu et al, 2018); and women from the marine community in Tanzania (Fröcklin, Jiddawi, & de la Torre-Castro, 2018). In Malaysia, women's empowerment is manifested through the efforts made to uplift the socio-economic status of women, especially those of the B40 group and who are struggling with urban poverty.…”

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Social Enterprising Observance among B40 Urban Women for Socioeconomic Sustainability

Rokisa¹

2019

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This article explores the enterprising capabilities of economically challenged women in the urban city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The study assumes that entrepreneurial awareness and entrepreneurial intention are good predictors of women who are socioeconomically sustainable. The study sample comprises the B40 women in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The B40 group refers to the "bottom 40 percent" members of the population, with a monthly household income of RM3,855 and below (USD9451 and below). A total of 404 B40 urban women are drawn from a clustered random sample of four so-called "poor" municipal residents in Kuala Lumpur. A questionnaire survey is used to study their levels of entrepreneurial awareness and intention, administered via the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 22. The data are analysed using descriptive statistics, ANOVA and Pearson Correlation. The findings indicate a significant relationship between their levels of entrepreneurial awareness and entrepreneurial intention with being socioeconomically sustainable. Four important indicators are deduced: 1) upholding economic justice for B40 urban women; 2) reducing urban poverty concentration among women; 3) innovating new working avenues for women homemakers in the informal work sector; and 4) enhancing moral responsibility towards sustaining the natural environment. Based on these empirical outcomes, the research also recommends a suitable approach to social entrepreneurship among women of different ethnic groups. Significantly, it will contribute to the pursuit of community development and national unity.Keywords: B40 women, Entrepreneurial awareness, Entrepreneurial intention, Malaysia, Social enterprising, Sustainability, Urban poverty

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“…Sob esse aspecto, o terceiro setor é um espaço de participação e mobilização social importante para o desenvolvimento da democracia e para o enfrentamento dos problemas sociais, que contribui enormemente para o bem-estar das partes interessadas (Maguirre, Ruelas, & Torre, 2016).…”

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Resumo O impacto de ações sociais reflete-se na transformação de beneficiários, modificando seu modo de pensar, de viver e de fazer escolhas. Nessa direção, este estudo visou mensurar a percepção de comunidades beneficiárias quanto às ações promovidas por uma organização sem fins lucrativos. A pesquisa, de abordagem quantitativa, descritiva e de cunho transversal, teve a participação de 322 pessoas ligadas à organização nos estados Rio Grande do Sul, Mato Grosso e Rondônia. Assim, como resultados foram avaliados positivamente: a adequação das atividades às demandas locais, o impacto proveniente do trabalho realizado, e, ainda, os benefícios recebidos pelas comunidades atendidas. Do mesmo modo, obteve-se que devem ser melhoradas a divulgação das ações desenvolvidas e as parcerias público-privadas. O estudo mostrou, também, que as ações da organização geram impacto positivo, contribuindo para o desenvolvimento social e a garantia de direitos. Em termos de contribuição, este estudo pretende orientar as organizações sem fins lucrativos na adequação das atividades ofertadas às demandas dos beneficiários.Palavras-chave: Impacto social. Ações sociais. Organizações sem fins lucrativos. AbstractThe social impact of actions is reflected in the transformation of beneficiaries, including changes in their modes of life and decision-making. Benefiting communities' perception of the actions promoted by a nonprofit organization (NPO) were studied using a quantitative, descriptive and transversal approach. A total of 322 individuals interacting with NPOs headquartered in the Brazilian states of Rio Grande do Sul, Mato Grosso and Rondônia were questioned. The suitability of NPO activities in meeting local demands; the benefits accrued and the impact of the work done were positively evaluated. Similarly, the dissemination of the actions and the public-private partnerships developed should be improved. The actions of the NPO generate positive impacts, contributing to social development and the guarantee of rights. This study seeks to provide a guide to NPOs on how to assess the adequacy of the activities offered in response to their beneficiaries' demands.

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Women empowerment through social innovation in indigenous social enterprises

Cited by 35 publications

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Social Value Creation and Social Innovation by Human Service Professionals: Evidence from Missouri, USA

Social Value Creation and Social Innovation by Human Service Professionals: Evidence from Missouri, USA

Social Enterprising Observance among B40 Urban Women for Socioeconomic Sustainability

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