Silent barriers: The hidden impact of microaggressions on migrant entrepreneurs

Alexandra David and Judith Terstriep

No 02/2025, Forschung Aktuell from Institut Arbeit und Technik (IAT), Westfälische Hochschule, University of Applied Sciences

Abstract: Microaggressions, subtle yet pervasive forms of discrimination, undermine migrant entrepreneurs by adversely affecting their psychological well-being and hindering their business development. Through a qualitative multiplecase approach, we show how microaggressions - such as avoidance and pathologisation - impact the business success of migrant entrepreneurs in Germany. Our study highlights the compounded challenges of intersecting marginalised identities, urging targeted interventions for inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems. We call for diverse research and strategies to mitigate microaggressions, urging action by policymakers and practitioners to foster an equitable entrepreneurial landscape.

Keywords: migrant entrepreneurship; minority entrepreneurship; ethical microaggressions; entrepreneurial ecosystems (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.53190/fa/202502

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