Entrepreneurship education in the context of minority groups: a systematic literature review
摘要
The global discourse around inclusivity has acknowledged entrepreneurship as a powerful tool to promote economic growth and social mobility, especially among vulnerable and marginalized populations. Much of the current literature on entrepreneurship pays particular attention to entrepreneurship education as it is believed to play a pivotal role in fostering an individual’s entrepreneurial mindset and activities and cultivating one’s self-determination, economic independence, and resilience against adversities. However, studies and practices of entrepreneurship education have tended to overlook their role in addressing the different needs of underrepresented and marginalized groups. A systematic literature review used the PRISMA framework and qualitative synthesis approach to address this gap, drawing on peer-reviewed articles between 2015 and 2025. The findings of this study reveal that various programs and interventions merged different approaches of pedagogical practice in entrepreneurship education, indicating that entrepreneurial learning is shifting toward a more flexible, adaptive, and inclusive approach. Recurring patterns and emerging themes also illuminate entrepreneurship education’s roles as a developmental and social intervention tool for minority populations. This study expands the limited literature on entrepreneurship education in the context of minority groups by offering a synthesis of practices across the fragmented existing literature. The findings offer perspective for educators, mentors, and policymakers who aim to advance and design programs for more inclusive entrepreneurship.