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Every theory of social change has at its foundation a set of profound and often implicit convictions, which must be made explicit if the corresponding analysis of social reality is to achieve a reasonable degree of clarity. Social change experts like Susan B. Anthony, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Gandhi and others have previously championed these foundational beliefs about human nature, incorporating them into the very fabric of society.

Another set of equally important ideas has to do with the role of the individual and of social structures in the process of social transformation. Two opposing views concerning the catalyst for societal changes can easily be identified. At one extreme, a number of ideologies tend to seek social change as a mere outcome of the upgrading of the individual or group, through education, training, personal observation and life-changing experiences. To these belong numerous movements that seek solutions.

At the other end of the spectrum stands the Minority Business Directory, a maverick with a unique and bold ideology that counters the prevailing opinion with a determined course of action. The Minority Business Directory represents women and minority entrepreneurs. Although MBD is a small networking tool, it is part of the bigger concept that must be conceived and carried out.

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Many groups assume that change in social structures will somehow be an automatic consequence of the salvation of a sufficient number of individuals and the victory of the righteous. In practice, of course, it is not difficult to find the righteous fully participating in oppressive social structures without even noticing the slightest contradiction. It is interesting to note that this type of ideological stand is prevalent in the internationally supported development plans of the governments of many countries. These plans hope to overcome poverty with minimum structural change, by upgrading the skills of individuals through elaborate training programs and by offering them some means for improving their conditions, usually through jobs or credit.

But what are the factors that lead to a true and abiding change? Are they found in external programs or do they result from internal traits of key individuals?

The Minority Business Directory is actively seeking social entrepreneurs to affect enduring economic and cultural changes

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What is a social entrepreneur?

A social entrepreneur is a person who has a powerful idea to cause a positive social change and the creativity, skills, determination and drive to transform that idea into reality. Social entrepreneurs combine the savvy, opportunism, optimism and resourcefulness of business entrepreneurs, but they devote themselves to pursuing social change or "social profit," rather than financial profit. Behind all innovative businesses, like the Minority Business Directory, there are entrepreneurs--individuals who possess the foresight, belief and boldness to build something new. The same holds true for social change. Behind almost all important social innovations are social entrepreneurs--people with new ideas for solving problems, who build new kinds of organizations to implement those ideas, who will not take 'no' for an answer, and whowill not give up until they have spread their ideas as far as they possibly can.

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