Self-Categorising and Othering in Migrant Integration: The Case of Entrepreneurs in Berlin

The economic integration of migrants has become increasingly prioritised by European governments. However, Europe’s colonial past and orientalist narratives have contributed to the inevitable othering migrants, even in minds those with best intentions. Guided self-categorisation theory, we postulate that involved supporting integrate societies implicitly categorise them as an out-group, potentially leading suboptimal outcomes (inadvertent) exclusion very they attempt integrate. A case study migrant entrepreneurship support initiatives Berlin is illustrated a qualitative, empirical example, providing some evidence for arguments. paper concludes recommendations practitioners suggestions further research.