Social Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship
- Cherése Novelle GodwinCherése Novelle GodwinUniversity of Pennsylvania
- , and Judith Crocker-BillingsleyJudith Crocker-BillingsleyJohnson C. Smith University
Summary
Social entrepreneurship has emerged as a powerful catalyst in the contemporary era, marked by complex social dilemmas and pressing global issues. By transcending conventional business paradigms, social entrepreneurship redefines the entrepreneurial landscape, offering innovative and sustainable solutions to significant social, racial, and environmental challenges. Social entrepreneurs blend entrepreneurial principles with a steadfast commitment to beneficence, striving for profound, positive, equitable, and deliberate social impact while achieving both professional and financial success. Adaptability, innovation, and resilience are key attributes that enable social entrepreneurs to navigate complex challenges, seeking transformative, systemic change to address and reshape societal issues. Collaborations across sectors amplify their impact, inspiring a new generation of changemakers to leverage business for positive, equitable, and sustainable social change in a world filled with both challenges and opportunities. Real-world case studies and empirical evidence help unravel the interplay between these pivotal components, illuminating their collective impact on driving transformative social change.
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- Administration and Management