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The concept of moral entrepreneur is specifically used in theories that explain how norms are implemented in everyday practice. Changes and improvements in ethical and human rights practices are more often the result of efforts made by grassroots movements than those of global institutions. Although institutions do create norms, their implementation is decentralized and domestic.
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ten Have, H., Patrão Neves, M. (2021). Moral Entrepreneur. In: Dictionary of Global Bioethics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54161-3_361
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