2011
DOI: 10.1080/08985626.2011.580164
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Entrepreneurship as an integrating mechanism for disadvantaged persons

Abstract: This paper theorises about a specific facet of social entrepreneurship, namely, the integration of disadvantaged persons into the field of entrepreneurship. Drawing from Bourdieu's theory of practice, the authors conceive of this integration as a power-laden process that reflects normative expectations imposed by field incumbents on entrants to the field that require them to both comply with and challenge existing field arrangements. Propositions outline the desirability and ability of disadvantaged persons to… Show more

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“…Community entrepreneurs fill institutional voids to create new structures and processes that benefit disadvantaged members of society (Handy et al 2011;De Clercq and Honig 2011). The major goals tend be social rather than economic, although there can be important economic and financial spin-offs (Peredo and Chrisman 2006;Ratten and Welpe 2011).…”
Section: Community Entrepreneurshipmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Community entrepreneurs fill institutional voids to create new structures and processes that benefit disadvantaged members of society (Handy et al 2011;De Clercq and Honig 2011). The major goals tend be social rather than economic, although there can be important economic and financial spin-offs (Peredo and Chrisman 2006;Ratten and Welpe 2011).…”
Section: Community Entrepreneurshipmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…According to Logan (2009), being a slow reader forces one to extract vital information, such that one gets quickly to the core of underlying message. Individuals with physical disabilities may tailor their environments in ingenious ways to accommodate their handicaps (De Clercq & Honig, 2011;Kendall et al, 2006). Immigrants often incorporate customs, friends, and practices associated with their ethnic backgrounds to help them in their business.…”
Section: Adaptive Requirements Arising From the Conditionsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For example, youth or senior entrepreneurs may be adversely affected by the pressure from peers to pursue a mainstream "normal" career rather than undertake a more risky, labour market alternative such as self-employment (Wainwright et al, 2011). This means that some entrepreneurs from under-represented and disadvantaged groups have to convince society, support institutions, financiers, suppliers and customers that they are serious business owners (De Clercq and Honig, 2011). This may be particularly challenging for entrepreneurs who fall outside of the mainstream, such as disabled entrepreneurs, as they struggle to gain finance or customers because of how their personal situation (e.g.…”
Section: Social and Cultural Barriersmentioning
confidence: 99%