Breaking barriers and bridging gaps: the influence of entrepreneurship policies on women’s entry into entrepreneurship

Raza A. Yousafzai S. Saeed S.
23 August 2024 Emerald Publishing

International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research
2024 #30 Issue 7 1779 - 1810 pp.

Purpose: How does the interplay between entrepreneurship policies and both formal and informal gender equality affect women’s inclination towards self-employment in contrast to men? Design/methodology/approach: This study introduces and validates a comprehensive multi-level model underpinned by symbolic interactionism, institutional theory, and the nuances of gendered institutions. Employing innovative analytical techniques and leveraging data from 66 countries, we scrutinize how formal and informal gendered institutional arrangements either inhibit or facilitate an environment favorable to women’s entrepreneurial activities. Findings: Significantly, our research delves into the nuanced effects of specific entrepreneurship policies across diverse nations. While these policies can bridge the gendered resource gap, a profound understanding of broader gender dynamics is crucial for fostering an inclusive entrepreneurial landscape. Originality/value: Our insights advocate for a more integrated approach to bolster women’s participation in entrepreneurship, thus furthering their socio-economic progression.

Entrepreneurship policy , Gender equality , Gendered context , Institutional theory , Symbolic interactionism

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Teesside University International Business School, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Graduate School of Business, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Durham University Business School, Durham University, Durham, United Kingdom

Teesside University International Business School
Graduate School of Business
Cardiff Business School
Durham University Business School

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