Abstract:

Social entrepreneurship is defined as creating solutions from the perspective of entrepreneurship in the face of existing problems in the society. There are certain common points between the social work profession and discipline, which produces solutions with a rights-based approach to social problems, and the concept of social entrepreneurship, whose awareness has increased recently. Both social work practices and social initiatives support the development and change of society by producing creative and innovative solutions against social problems within the framework of human values. Social initiatives that help improve social functionality by enabling individuals to participate actively in society have become a part of social welfare policy. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the concept of social entrepreneurship, which is an important position in terms of social change and development, and social work profession and discipline. To achieve this goal, the concepts of entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, and social work have been examined first. Then, the common roles and values of social entrepreneurs and social workers are examined. Finally, the study was completed by including the reflections of the relationship between these two areas on the application.

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