https://abbssr.com/index.php/Journal <p>The Asian Bulletin of Business and Social Science Research (ABBSSR) is a scholarly journal that focuses on publishing research in the fields of business and social sciences. This publication serves as a platform for academics, researchers, and professionals to share their innovative findings and insights. ABBSSR aims to contribute to the academic discourse by presenting high-quality research articles, case studies, and reviews that address contemporary issues and challenges in the dynamic realms of business and social sciences. The journal fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, providing a valuable resource for those seeking comprehensive perspectives on topics ranging from business management and economics to sociology and psychology in the Asian context. Through rigorous peer review processes, ABBSSR strives to maintain academic excellence and promote the dissemination of knowledge that can contribute to the advancement of these disciplines.</p> en-US Sat, 01 Feb 2025 21:27:55 +0000 OJS 3.3.0.13 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 https://abbssr.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/56 <p>In many walks of life, the transgender people faces marginalization and humiliation. Transgender individuals have found it challenging to fit-in with the mainstream society due to social rejection. Following the enforcement of the Transgender Protection Act of 2018, transgender individuals in Pakistan have experienced a significant surge in support from civil society. In result, the transgender people in small numbers have laid the foundation for the employment or self-employment. So that they can also prove themselves as useful citizen of this country and participating positively in the ongoing economic progress of Pakistan. Many of the transgender people has chosen entrepreneurship as career and started their own business. The primary aim of this study is to investigate the entrepreneurial motivators that transgender entrepreneur experience, prior to launching their business or get self-employed. The fifteen transgender entrepreneur interviewee are included in the study, who had quit dancing, acting, begging and commercial sex work and founded a business or self-employment. The major findings of the grounded theory revealed six significant drivers, cognitive drivers including: personal fulfilment and autonomy, passion for the chosen industry, and desire to make a positive impact. On the other hand, the environmental drivers consisting of financial independence and stability, family background and support, and societal recognition and acceptance. This article expand our understanding of transgender entrepreneurship and also magnify the core forces that make transgender individuals as a useful citizen of this country. The findings of this study will also suggest the role of policymakers, advocacy/support groups, and none governmental organizations (NGOs) in promoting entrepreneurship among the transgender community of Pakistan. Finally, the study’s limitations and future direction for potential research were also covered.</p> Farhan Qadir, Shafaq Arif Chaudhry, Rab Nawaz Lodhi Copyright (c) 2025 The Asian Bulletin of Business and Social Science Research https://abbssr.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/56 Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000