Promoting Female Entrepreneurship: The Impact of Gender Gap Beliefs and Perceptions

Ilie, Camelia; Monfort, Abel; Fornés, Gastón; Cardoza, Guillermo

doi:10.1177/21582440211018468

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“…Most authors agree, however, that female entrepreneurs do face more challenges (Ama et al , 2014; Brush and Gatewood, 2008), mainly because of stereotypes, social norms and cultural factors, which lead to discrimination and additional scrutiny (Carranza et al , 2018; Kim et al , 2020; Santos et al , 2018, Ughetto et al , 2020). Moreover, women's perception of a lack of equality affects their actual entrepreneurial intentions (Ilie et al , 2021).…”

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Female entrepreneurship in emerging markets: challenges of running a business in turbulent contexts and times

Kogut

Mejri

2021

IJGE

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PurposeThe present study seeks to investigate female entrepreneurship in turbulent times (COVID-19) and contexts (emerging markets).Design/methodology/approachAn in-depth, multiple-firm (five SMEs), cross-country (2 countries – Brazil and Tunisia), cross-region (Latin America and the MENA region) case study based on a mixed embeddedness perspective.FindingsThe study highlights how challenges and uncertainties are managed, what inspires female entrepreneurs and what frightens them. We capture these entrepreneurs' insecurities, self-doubts and creative survival strategies. Our findings reinforce the need for self-efficacy and resilience, as well as the importance of a support network and the ability to “reboot” whenever needed. Despite persistent patriarchal norms and cultures, the women surveyed did not see themselves as female entrepreneurs but as successful entrepreneurs, akin to their male counterparts.Research limitations/implicationsAcademically, the study contributes to the fields of entrepreneurship, female entrepreneurship and crisis management with empirical evidence in new contexts (LATAM and MENA regions) and times (collected during a crisis). The results also contribute in a practical way to female entrepreneurs, policy makers and global agencies.Originality/valueThe study's originality arises from a qualitative cross-country comparison of findings from internationally minded companies from under-researched developing countries and regions at an especially interesting and turbulent time: the pandemic of 2020.

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Female entrepreneurship in emerging markets: challenges of running a business in turbulent contexts and times

Kogut

Mejri

2021

IJGE

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“…Gender issues are governed by formal and informal institutions (Ilie et al ., 2021). Gender is a key organisational principle in society, so any study of island entrepreneurship is incomplete without considering it.…”

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Food entrepreneurship and self-employment in an island context

Rytkönen

Oghazi

Mostaghel

2023

BFJ

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PurposeThe aim is to advance the conceptualisation of island entrepreneurship by investigating how the island context, for example, industry characteristics, social context and formal and informal institutions, influences the development of artisan food businesses in that context.Design/methodology/approachAn applied, qualitative and participatory research approach was implemented. Data were collected during a business development process focusing on food artisans in the Åland Islands. In total, 19 business owners participated in the process. Key informants and public officers were interviewed, and the literature was reviewed. Interviews were analysed using phenomenography to identify representative categories, and the literature was analysed using content analysis.FindingsIsland characteristics and context, local institutions, the quality of social capital and gendered institutions influence business activities positively and negatively. Island entrepreneurship entails mobilising agencies to find innovative solutions that enable businesses to overcome obstacles. Most previous research treats business activities as entrepreneurship; however, as self-employment is essential in the island context, it should be highlighted in future studies.Research limitations/implicationsThis study illustrates how the island context influences the business development of small firms. Results indicate that local policies (1) benefitting female entrepreneurs, (2) supporting local businesses and (3) promoting locally produced artisan food could generate benefits for the entire artisan food businesses.Practical implicationsLocal policies that (1) benefit female entrepreneurs, (2) support local businesses and (3) promote locally produced artisan food have the potential to generate benefits for the entire trade. Policies can benefit from an understanding of the role played by different ecosystem actors. Promoting self-employment can generate benefits for the local entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing agglomeration and helping to solve some challenges caused by the characteristics of islands.Originality/valueEmpirically, this research enhances the knowledge of post-productive responses in the island context. Theoretically, the study advances the conceptualisation of research on the island entrepreneurship context and the local food debate.

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“…Even the gender gap in prestigious scientific awards is essentially the result of demographic inertia and other factors that merit further study [14]. The results of a survey of 287 Spanish females and men analyzed using multivariate regression show that the perception of a lack of equality increases the gender gap, even if the country has policies aimed at closing the gender gap regarding females' role in the family [15].…”

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Comparative analysis of gender stereotypes in Central Asia and Central Europe

Yerimpasheva

Lipovka

Таракбаева

et al. 2023

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Despite the fight against gender inequality, this problem is still relevant in countries with economies in transition and requires further efforts. Conventional traditional gender stereotypes in the minds of people hinder the gender equality in almost all areas. At the same time, the consequences of gender bias on the economy and society remain insufficiently studied. The purpose of the study is to compare gender stereotypes in relation to the traditional distribution of responsibilities between men and women in the countries of Central Europe (CE) and Central Asia (CA). Two hypotheses were put forward, which were confirmed by the results of a regression-correlation analysis of secondary information on the Life in Transition Survey project, carried out by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in cooperation with the World Bank. The study's results will contribute to the pool of research on gender inequality and develop recommendations for adjusting social policies in states with transformational economies. The research methodology includes general scientific methods (positive and normative approaches) and applied methods (quantitative analysis). Based on the responses of three thousand four hundred five (3405) respondents from Central Asia and three thousand four hundred and sixty four (3464) respondents from Central Europe, a regression analysis was performed. The study results showed female respondents from Central Europe have weaker gender stereotypes than participants from Central Asia. The study's results will contribute to the challenge of generating employment growth, reducing vulnerable employment, and improving decent work opportunities in Central Asia.

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Promoting Female Entrepreneurship: The Impact of Gender Gap Beliefs and Perceptions

Cited by 23 publications

References 58 publications

Female entrepreneurship in emerging markets: challenges of running a business in turbulent contexts and times

Female entrepreneurship in emerging markets: challenges of running a business in turbulent contexts and times

Food entrepreneurship and self-employment in an island context

Comparative analysis of gender stereotypes in Central Asia and Central Europe

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