Contributions and Limitations of Entrepreneurship in Fighting Social Exclusion

Authors

  • Agnieszka Żur Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie Katedra Przedsiębiorczości i Innowacji

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24917/20833296.12.23

Keywords:

entrepreneurship, social exclusion social inclusion, social enterprise

Abstract

The article is devoted to the contemporary role of entrepreneurship in fighting social exclusion. It presents entrepreneurship as a potential answer to social problems relating to social exclusion. The study has an exploratory and analytical character and is based on an integrated literature review as well as analysis of existing practical solutions on the intersection of social entrepreneurship and social exclusion. The study suggests that entrepreneurship can be an effective path of exiting the area of social exclusions for individuals and groups, through self-employment, commercial or social entrepreneurship. Social exclusion can therefore be the source of entrepreneurial opportunity, holding hidden human and work resources. Conclusions present potential pathways created by entrepreneurial actions enabling social inclusion and the advantages of these over state-led or charity-based solutions.

Author Biography

Agnieszka Żur, Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie Katedra Przedsiębiorczości i Innowacji

Agnieszka Żur, PhD in Management (corporate entrepreneurship). A graduate and later employee of the Cracow University of Economics. The author of publications on corporate entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship. Current research areas include: social entrepreneurship, teaching methodology, socially engaged teaching and learning. Extensive experience in entrepreneurship and management teaching. The certified trainer and academic OxCam tutor. The member of Academy of Management since 2010. A guest lecturer for Grand Valley State University (Grand Rapids, USA), Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, USA), Durham University and Luton University (Great Britain), Sodertorn University (Stockholm, Sweden).

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Published

2016-10-02

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Żur, A. (2016). Contributions and Limitations of Entrepreneurship in Fighting Social Exclusion. Entrepreneurship – Education, 12, 315–325. https://doi.org/10.24917/20833296.12.23

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Vol. 12 (2016): Entrepreneurship as a factor in the development of local systems

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