Women as Social Entrepreneurs in Turkey

2019 ◽  
pp. 1075-1090
Author(s):  
Berat Cicek ◽  
Mehmet Ali Türkmenoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Social Status ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Historical Development ◽  
Life Stories ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Turkish Women ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Women's Lives

Entrepreneurship has been an attractive topic for scholars over several decades. However, social entrepreneurship has remained relatively understudied in scale and scope. More specifically, the aspect of women in entrepreneurship is mostly untouched. Therefore, this chapter aims to examine the role of women in social entrepreneurship in an emerging economy such as Turkey. This research provides literature on definitions of social entrepreneurship and the differences between social entrepreneurship and business entrepreneurship by taking the historical development of entrepreneurship into account. Secondary data of four difference-maker women entrepreneurs are demonstrated through analyzing videos, newspapers, websites, and interviews of the entrepreneurs. Four different life stories of social entrepreneurs suggest that Turkish women social entrepreneurs face many challenges from their environment. The life stories indicate that they touched women's lives by improving their social status as well as economic conditions.

Women as Social Entrepreneurs in Turkey

2018 ◽  
pp. 53-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berat Cicek ◽  
Mehmet Ali Türkmenoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Social Status ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Historical Development ◽  
Life Stories ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Turkish Women ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Women's Lives

Entrepreneurship has been an attractive topic for scholars over several decades. However, social entrepreneurship has remained relatively understudied in scale and scope. More specifically, the aspect of women in entrepreneurship is mostly untouched. Therefore, this chapter aims to examine the role of women in social entrepreneurship in an emerging economy such as Turkey. This research provides literature on definitions of social entrepreneurship and the differences between social entrepreneurship and business entrepreneurship by taking the historical development of entrepreneurship into account. Secondary data of four difference-maker women entrepreneurs are demonstrated through analyzing videos, newspapers, websites, and interviews of the entrepreneurs. Four different life stories of social entrepreneurs suggest that Turkish women social entrepreneurs face many challenges from their environment. The life stories indicate that they touched women's lives by improving their social status as well as economic conditions.

scholarly journals ROLE OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariawan ◽  
Titien Agustina
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Life Stories ◽  
Business Management ◽  
The Self ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Important Field ◽  
High Level

Nowadays a Social entrepreneurship is most important field in all service and public sectors. In other ways it gives all way ofthinking in a social terms like poverty and hunger. Also it is compelling life stories and it gives a progress against increasingWorld issues of poor living and sickness. This term offers the opportunities of living and money for poor people by representinghigher level of social problems. It also gives a chance of improvement by insights process of social entrepreneur’s analysis. Inthe little business these social things, usually reinvent the fact that they have to struggle for maintaining and managing sm allbusiness with comparatively other variety of business. So usually a management can be done in social entrepreneurs in rarebasis for the self fulfilment of all data, in company these issues is ahead from many years by doing isolation, these are hoppingfor complete impact in these issues for better economic growth. There are lots of challenging changes has to do to performthese management in all over World. The most important thing is done in this paper is to make a high level of quality analysis insocial entrepreneurship as on the demand of sectors. These is made so fast as it affect all others analysis like educationdepartment of tenure and recognition

Determinant factors of successful social entrepreneurship in the emerging circular economy of Lebanon: exploring the moderating role of NGOs

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hani El Chaarani ◽  
Lukman Raimi
Keyword(s):  
Root Mean Square ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Determinant Factors ◽  
Fit Index

Purpose Social entrepreneurship is gradually becoming a potent driving force for economic and social development in developing countries as a result of governance deficits. The purpose of this study is to examine the determinant factors of successful social entrepreneurship in the emerging circular economy of Lebanon. The objective extends to exploring the mediating role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the success of social entrepreneurship in Lebanon. Design/methodology/approach Using a cross-sectional survey design, the authors collected primary data from 389 social entrepreneurs through questionnaires in selected locations in Lebanon. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The hypotheses were tested using linear regression and structural equation modeling (SEM) for predicting the impact of independent variable on the dependent variable. The validity, progressive and various models fits were tested using root mean square of approximation, root mean square of residuals, standard root mean square residuals, incremental fit index, fitness of the extracted and non-normal fit index. Findings The SEM estimations reveal that three main factors determine the success of social entrepreneurs in Lebanon, namely, environmental factors, psychological factors and prior experience. Moreover, the results reveal that support of NGOs positively moderates the relationships between the success of social entrepreneurship and two different variables (psychological factors and environmental factors), but failed to moderate the relationships between success of social entrepreneurship and four variables (experience, education, leadership and founding team composition). Originality/value The study contributes to the entrepreneurship and circular economy literature by explicating empirically the determinant factors of successful social entrepreneurship in Lebanon’s emerging circular economy. It also provides a fact-based social awareness on the role of local and international NGOs in supporting the social entrepreneurs in driving the idea of a circular economy. The study also validates multiple entrepreneurship theories.

The mediating role of female migration on social entrepreneurship activity

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 273-281
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Orr ◽  
Jill Kickul ◽  
Lisa Gundry ◽  
Mark Griffiths
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
Macro Level ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Entrepreneurial Firms ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Female Migration ◽  
Regression Techniques

Social entrepreneurial firms exist within environments that are often severely resource constrained. The purpose of this study is to investigate several macro-level factors that can stimulate or impede the emergence of social entrepreneurship. Although little prior research on how these determinants impact social entrepreneurship has been conducted, this study reveals that several crucial macro-level variables appear to be related to social entrepreneurship. Unlike previous studies, this study employs enhanced variables designed to capture local perceptions as well as secondary data inputs. Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression techniques were used to understand their effects on social entrepreneurial activity. The results reveal that a country’s governance and female migration are related to the level of social entrepreneurial activity. In addition, positive female migration serves as an important mediating role between governance and increased levels of social entrepreneurial activity. Moreover, implications for understanding the role of macro-level factors on social entrepreneurship as well as the study’s limitations are discussed.

scholarly journals The Role of a Community Learning Centre in Fostering the Community's Social Entrepreneurship Character and Motivation in Facing New Normal Era

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suharto . ◽  
Sri Nurhayati ◽  
Ahmad Wahyu Hidayat ◽  
Anggi Fitri ◽  
Muhammad Iqbal Fasa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Learning Center ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Empirical Examination ◽  
Community Learning ◽  
Personal Assistance ◽  
Community Learning Center ◽  
Community Skills

This study explored the role of a Community Learning Center (CLC) in fostering the community’s social entrepreneurship character and motivation in facing the economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was an empirical examination of the phenomenon of social entrepreneurship. The descriptive method was used; the data were gathered through in-depth semi-structured interviews with 5 CLC managers and from secondary data. The results showed that the CLC designs programs, such as holding training to instil an entrepreneurial mindset and improve community skills. The CLC also provides personal assistance in starting a social entrepreneurship business through coaching and providing venture capital. Furthermore, the CLC provides free public classes on tackling the problems of modern social entrepreneurship. It carries out programs specifically designed to motivate people to face challenges and expand social entrepreneurship businesses. We identified the role of the CLC as a forum for socialization and for providing mentoring classes with successful speakers in the field of entrepreneurship as an effort to foster the character and motivation of the community to start social entrepreneurship. Keywords: Role of Community Learning Center, Social Entrepreneurship Character and Motivation, nonformal education

scholarly journals The impact of democracy on social entrepreneurship

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Democratic Development ◽  
The Developed Countries ◽  
Free People ◽  
Democratic Norms ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Ukrainian Society

This article presents a causative approach to the field of connection between social entrepreneurship and democracy. The background of social entrepreneurship appearance and improving of democratic norms in the developed countries are shown. The impact of democracy on social entrepreneurship is described by paying attention on the following issues: (1) Analyzes of different scientists views on the essence of entrepreneurship and entrepreneur. (2) The role of democracy development for forming creative society with free people and freethinking. (3) Situation in the Ukrainian society in the sphere of social entrepreneurship promoting and further strengthen of democratic norms. Introduction of the paper briefly displays the importance of social entrepreneurship increase for society enhancements and growing democratic initiatives. Part I discusses the democratic development and social entrepreneurs activities as main factors for future prosperity of the country. In Part II, the attention is concentrated on social entrepreneurship promoting in Ukraine and its impact for further society development as real example with its peculiarities due to the political and economic situation in the state.

When Music Changes, so Does the Dance

2021 ◽  
pp. 262-283
Author(s):  
Gözde Morgül ◽  
Mine Afacan Fındıklı
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Exclusion ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Critical Value ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Social Value ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
The Social

This chapter examines the role of social enterprises/entrepreneurs from the perspective of the COVID-19 outbreak and discussed the importance of social entrepreneurship. In this context, answers to the following questions are sought: Did social enterprises/entrepreneurs stand out during the COVID-19 era, particularly the social value they created? Do social enterprises/entrepreneurs perform studies especially for groups experiencing social exclusion during the COVID-19 era? The study based on qualitative research reveals that by producing innovative, fast, and effective solutions social initiatives have won the approval of society. The headlines of leading media outlets published between December 2019 and June 2020 and discourses from social actors confirm the rising critical value of social entrepreneurs.

Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development

2020 ◽  
pp. 64-84
Author(s):  
Susana de los Ríos-Sastre ◽  
Víctor M. González-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Value ◽  
Social Orientation ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Intensive Use ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Relevant Role ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Near Future

There is no doubt about the relevant role of social entrepreneurs as social transformers and there seems to be broad consensus on the factors that characterize it, such as: a sustainable social orientation, the intensive use of innovation, and the aim of creating social value. This chapter offers an updated vision of social entrepreneurship around the world, showing the main advances made in recent years and analyzing the main challenges and opportunities for the near future. It includes a reflection on the concept of social entrepreneurship, since today there's not a single definition of that term, and a review of the evidence on good practices in this field, which could serve as a model for future initiatives.

scholarly journals The Role of Social Entrepreneurship on Kampong Development in the City of Semarang

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Muhammad Indra Hadi ◽  
Iwan Rudiarto
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Business Innovation ◽  
Business Opportunity ◽  
Kinship System ◽  
Business Approach ◽  
High Level ◽  
The City

Social entrepreneurship (SE) could be implemented to reveal the contribution of potential business opportunity and added value creation for its surrounding community. In the context of SME and cluster development, the SE implementation is more likely to be found in the kampong area, which has a high level of kinship system. This condition makes the application of local entrepreneurship in some cases potentially forms the characteristic of kampong through the diffusion of business innovation. This research depicts how the role of social entrepreneurs is capable of creating the characteristics of creative kampong by taking the study area in Semarang City. Through the cluster business approach, the result of this research shows the entrepreneurship transformation in becoming social entrepreneurship, in line with the development of kampong to become creative kampong by the role of social entrepreneurship. This entrepreneurship transformation occurs because of the stimulation of absorbed innovation transfer massively by the community. The implementation of local entrepreneurship has indeed influenced the characteristics of kampong and in some extents, can create the identity of creative kampong in Semarang City.

scholarly journals ICT

Economics ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 494-508
Author(s):  
Preeta M. Banerjee
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Resource Constrained ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Resource Model ◽  
Uncertain Environments ◽  
Model Set

This chapter highlights the use of ICT as a resource for making do with what is on hand (bricolage) in social entrepreneurship. A growing proportion of social entrepreneurs are starting in fundamentally resource-constrained yet dynamic and uncertain environments. This chapter investigates the role of ICT as a bricolagable resource that provides malleability and scalability for social entrepreneurship. However, findings suggest that implementing ICT alone is a resource model set for failure. Such a tactic ignores the need for co-evolution with complementary human capital of the entrepreneur(s). These insights are valuable not only for the building of social entrepreneurship ventures, but more broadly for resource-constrained firms in dynamic and uncertain environments that are required to leverage resources for competitive advantage.

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