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S: Forbes – http://www.forbes.com/sites/devinthorpe/2012/09/30/28-award-winners-highlight-innovation-in-social-entrepreneurship/ (last access: 30 October 2012); SSIR – https://ssir.org/articles/entry/social_entrepreneurship_the_case_for_definition (last access: 8 October 2024).
N:- social (adj): early 15c., “devoted to or relating to home life;” 1560s as “living with others,” from French social (14c.) and directly from Latin socialis “of companionship, of allies; united, living with others; of marriage, conjugal,” from socius “companion, ally,” probably originally “follower,” from PIE *sokw-yo-, suffixed form of root *sekw- (1) “to follow.” Compare Old English secg, Old Norse seggr “companion,” which seem to have been formed in Germanic on the same notion. Related: Socially.
– entrepreneurship (n): From “entrepreneur” (1828, “manager or promoter of a theatrical production,” reborrowing of French entrepreneur “one who undertakes or manages,” agent noun from Old French entreprendre “undertake”; see enterprise. The word first crossed the Channel late 15c. -Middle English entreprenour- but did not stay. Meaning “business manager” is from 1852. Related: Entrepreneurship).
2. A social entrepreneur is a person who pursues novel applications that have the potential to solve community-based problems. These individuals are willing to take on the risk and effort to create positive changes in society through their initiatives. Social entrepreneurs may believe that this practice is a way to connect you to your life’s purpose, help others find theirs, and make a difference in the world (all while eking out a living).
Widespread use of ethical practices—such as impact investing, conscious consumerism, and corporate social responsibility programs—facilitates the success of social entrepreneurs.
S: 1. Etymonline – https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=social+entrepreneurship (last access: 8 October 2024). 2. Investopedia – https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/social-entrepreneur.asp (last access: 8 October 2024).
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