Women Entrepreneurship

Patil, Prachita; Deshpande, Yogesh

doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-8592-4.ch003

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“…Although entrepreneurship was traditionally considered as a man's stronghold, women are coming into the limelight to fulfill their aspirations as it is a fruitful opportunity where both the literate and uneducated can do wonders to achieve their dreams (Patil & Deshpande, 2021). It is evidenced in other parts of Africa where women have managed to move from the traditional zone to the working environment for the uplifting of the society and family, and they are realizing the need for money.…”

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Women entrepreneurship development and sustainable rural livelihoods in Zimbabwe

Mashapure

Nyagadza

Chikazhe

et al. 2023

AGJSR

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PurposeThe main purpose of this research is to investigate factors influencing rural women entrepreneurship development and sustainable rural livelihoods in Manicaland province of Zimbabwe.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative research was conducted in Manicaland province in Zimbabwe. Data were collected through structured questionnaires from 400 women entrepreneurs in various sectors. The participants were in vegetable vending, operating clothing flea markets and cross border trading. A self-administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data from respondents. Structural equation modeling in SmartPLS version 3 was used to test the research hypotheses.FindingsThe study established that women entrepreneurship is driven by financial factors, positive environmental factors, positive psychological factors as well as positive sociological factors for a sustainable rural livelihood.Research limitations/implicationsIt is clear that if the discovered challenges are not addressed, sustainability of women entrepreneurship will remain a dream.Practical implicationsThe study came up with strategies for improving women entrepreneurship activities. Future research can be done in other areas of provinces to avoid generalization challenges.Social implicationsMany challenges hinder the sustainability of women entrepreneurship. Major impediments to women entrepreneurship comprises inadequate support from government schemes, patriarchal societal structure of the community, lack of relevant entrepreneurial knowledge to manage businesses, lack of collateral security to access funding, time limitation or role conflict to balance family pressures and business.Originality/valueThe study recommends proper entrepreneurship education and training, supportive government schemes and access to network affiliation/connection to sustain women entrepreneurship.

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Section: Introduction and Contextualizationmentioning

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Women entrepreneurship development and sustainable rural livelihoods in Zimbabwe

Mashapure

Nyagadza

Chikazhe

et al. 2023

AGJSR

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Validating the Push-Pull Theory in the Age of Entrepreneurship

Patil,

Gadekar,

Bansod

2024

Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage

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Entrepreneurship has emerged as a pivotal force in shaping contemporary economies worldwide. Amidst the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurial endeavors, understanding the underlying motivations and factors influencing entrepreneurial behavior remains a critical area of research. The push-pull theory, originally conceived in the context of migration studies, offers a valuable framework for comprehending the interplay of factors that drive individuals towards entrepreneurship or deter them from it. In this chapter, the authors delve into the validation of the push-pull theory within the realm of entrepreneurship, contextualizing it within the contemporary socio-economic landscape. The push-pull theory posits that individuals are pushed away from their current situation by undesirable factors and pulled towards entrepreneurship by attractive opportunities.

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Women Entrepreneurship

Cited by 2 publications

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Women entrepreneurship development and sustainable rural livelihoods in Zimbabwe

Women entrepreneurship development and sustainable rural livelihoods in Zimbabwe

Validating the Push-Pull Theory in the Age of Entrepreneurship

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