Owalla, B. orcid.org/0000-0001-9706-3144, Vorley, T., Coogan, T. et al. (2 more authors) (2021) Absent or overlooked? Promoting diversity among entrepreneurs with public support needs. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing, 13 (3). pp. 231-261. ISSN 1742-5360
Abstract
Despite the widely recognised importance of diversity for business performance, knowledge concerning the support needs of under-represented groups is still limited. We adopt an intersectional approach to analyse the challenges and support needs of ethnic minority entrepreneurs, and those with disabilities, to participate in entrepreneurial activity in the UK. Our qualitative data is based on focus groups and semi-structured interviews. The findings suggest that engagement in entrepreneurship is influenced not just by minority status, but by the specific relations to other socio-demographic categories within which that status is embedded. Intersectional counter-frames form part of the strategies utilised by individuals to gain access to otherwise limited resources. We develop a conceptual model for promoting greater equality, diversity and inclusion, within an entrepreneurial ecosystem, and recommend a more holistic approach to realising inclusive economic growth. This includes adopting a hybrid/blended approach that combines targeted programs with the development of mainstream support programs.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2021 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. This is an author-produced version of a paper subsequently published in International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | equality; EDI; diversity and inclusion; intersectionality; counter-frames; policy initiatives; entrepreneurial ecosystem |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Management School (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 11 Aug 2021 08:24 |
Last Modified: | 25 Jul 2022 00:13 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Inderscience Publishers |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1504/ijev.2021.116841 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:176993 |