Exploring Transgressive Desires and Enterprising Selves in New Capitalism
"Discover the transformative concepts of enterprising selves and transgressive desires in the context of new capitalism, as discussed in Tara J. Fenwick's paper. Through a psychoanalytic lens and qualitative study findings, this research sheds light on women pursuing self-employment and the fundamental desires driving them. Explore the nuances of self-discovery, autonomy, and the challenges faced by individuals seeking creative freedom in the corporate world."
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Review of the Paper Transgressive Desires: New Enterprising Selves in the New Capitalism Presented by: Nabil Niaz
Author Tara J. Fenwick Emeritus Professor at University of Stirling Research Areas: Professional Work and Knowledge, Sociomaterial Theories of Practice and Learning
New Capitalism Economic Competition Capital Accumulation Acquisition Employee Performance and Productivity Profit, Size, and Growth
Fenwicks Paper Discusses Changing Concepts of Enterprising Self Configuring Possibilities for New Alternatives in Enterprise Analysis of the Changing Concepts through the Lens of Psychoanalytic Theories Desire Introduces New Models of Entrepreneurism Challenges Conventional Models of Business Development Transgressive Desires
Research Context and Limitations Qualitative Study 109 Women Interviewed Across Canada Women Who Left Organizational Employment to Pursue Self-Employment Self-Reliant on Own Business Venture Not a Proper Representation of Women s Self-Employment Pertains to Certain Canadian Culture and Economic Structure
Enterprising Selves Self-Discovery and Reflection Individuals are Compelled to Pursue Self Development and Creativity Autonomous, Self-Reliant, and Innovative Constructing Own Human Capital Corporate Regulate Enterprising Ideals of Individuals Refusal of Corporate Subjugation
Desire: Psychoanalytic Perspective Desire is Learned and Implicated in the Learning Process Conflicting Desires Individual s Relations between the Outside World and the Inside World
Findings of the Study Lack of Recognition and Creative Opportunity in Organizational Employment Fundamental Desire for Freedom Desire for Control Contradictory Desires Self Employment Prevent Work-life Balance Self Employment Results in Lack of Control
Findings of the Study (Contd.) Challenge is a Prominent Desire Serving Through Relationships Contribution to Broader Community Desires Change and Shift over Time
Findings of the Study (Contd.) Traditional Approaches of Business Incongruent with Women s Preferred Approach More Fluid and Personal Emphasis on Self-Knowing Resistant to Pre-Planned and Linear Approach Inclined towards Spontaneity
Transgressive Desires in New Capitalism Alternative Models Opposed to Corporate Entrepreneurism Post-Corporate Conditions Sustainability before Expansion Right Relationships before Competition Ethical Integrity before Profit Emphasis on Quality of Life Personal Gratification
Reference Fenwick, T. J. (2002). Transgressive desires: New enterprising selves in the new capitalism. Work, employment and society, 16(4), 703-723.
