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2024 AOM Annual Meeting

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706: Social Class and Entrepreneurship (18433)

Sunday, August 11, 2024
11:00 – 14:00 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)
Location: Hyatt: Comiskey
Session Number: 706
PDW (workshop)
Orientation: Research,Diversity
Shareable link: https://cdmcd.co/QGdJdb
Research on social class as a source of inequality in established organizations has enjoyed increased attention in scholarly outlets and academic communities. However, explicit discussion of social class in entrepreneurship studies remains notably scarce. This is particularly surprising given the popular narrative of entrepreneurs moving from rags to riches. Nevertheless, a foundation for examining social class in entrepreneurship has already been laid. It is grounded in extensive scholarly discussion on topics such as necessity, poverty, and underdog entrepreneurship, as well as the impactful work on intersectionality and social inequality in entrepreneurship. This Professional Development Workshop (PDW) aims to integrate these diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and formulate a comprehensive research agenda on social class and entrepreneurship. To this end, the PDW will begin with a panel of distinguished experts from across disciplines, sharing insights on the foundational elements and questions pertaining to social class and entrepreneurship. Following the panel, thematic roundtables will facilitate discussion on related topics and prospective research directions. As part of the roundtable discussions, participants at each career stage will receive constructive feedback on their pre-submitted abstracts. A second panel discussion will feature emerging scholars sharing their perspectives on future research at this intersection, informed by their current research as well as themes emanating from roundtable dialogues. Ultimately, the PDW aspires to unite and support scholars already conducting research at this intersection and provide resources for those interested in joining the emerging conversation.

Participation in the entire PDW is open to all conference attendees and does not require an application. There is a call for abstracts for those interested in individual feedback on their research. Abstracts will be selected depending on the potential contribution to the PDW. Scholars across all career stages (including PhD students) are encouraged to submit. Please submit by July 9 (via https://forms.gle/4mMGxBr2AP1v8kRr8) an abstract of your (planned) research on social class and entrepreneurship with max. four double-spaced pages (all inclusive).