International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship

📢 What drives women in London to start and run ethnic food businesses? 🇬🇧 Women in London are increasingly motivated to start and run ethnic food businesses. This article by Nevena Nancheva explores their motivations, highlighting the drive for self-actualization, identity maintenance, and community engagement. 🏙  Many women entrepreneurs navigate market challenges while honoring their ethnic roots and family roles, showcasing their resilience and creativity in a diverse urban landscape. Curious to learn more? Dive into the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eTw3JvCR #IJGE #entrepreneurship #journal #research #entrepreneurs #gender

📢 What role does masculinity play in the landscape of tech entrepreneurship in Scandinavia? 🌍 This article by Dag Balkmar, Marta Lindvert and Elisabet Ljunggren investigates how male tech entrepreneurs in Sweden and Norway negotiate issues of gender and gender equality within a fundamentally masculine field. 🔓 ⚖ Through semi-structured interviews with ten male entrepreneurs in tech incubators, the study reveals diverse perspectives on gender (in)equality, categorizing their views into “privileged,” “paradoxical,” and “potential” articulations. 💡 Curious to learn more? Dive into the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ePeYQdr4   #IJGE #entrepreneurship #journal #research #entrepreneurs #gender

📢 How does the indigenous theory of Ibn Khaldun inform the agency of women entrepreneurs in Bahrain? 🏙 This paper by Sumaya Hashim, Maura McAdam and Mattias Nordqvist examines how Ibn Khaldun’s concept of the rise and fall of states provides insights into women entrepreneurs in Bahraini family businesses. 🇧🇭 It highlights the unique institutional context of the Gulf States, moving beyond Western-centric views. 📖 ➡ Curious to learn more? Follow the link to read the full study: https://lnkd.in/dhbC-eDN #IJGE #entrepreneurship #journal #research #entrepreneurs #gender

📢  How does gender inform entrepreneurial performance in Sri Lanka? 🌏 This study by Dr. Manesha Peiris (SF HEA), Ahu Tatli and Mustafa B. Ozturk explores how women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka navigate gender roles to cultivate entrepreneurial personae that balance societal expectations with business ideals. It highlights the challenges they face in gaining legitimacy and acceptance in a patriarchal context. 🇱🇰 📕 Interested in discovering more? Click the link to access the complete study: https://lnkd.in/eTkhViEs #IJGE #entrepreneurship #journal #research #entrepreneurs #gender

📢 How does gender influence the concept of the ideal entrepreneur in post-industrial rural Sweden? 🌐 Annie Roos and Katarina Pettersson's study examines how gender shapes expectations around the "ideal entrepreneur" in a post-industrial rural community in Sweden. 🇸🇪 Research suggests that entrepreneurship is often perceived as a male-dominated field, associated with traits like independence and assertiveness. 📖 Curious to learn more? Click the link to access the full study: https://lnkd.in/e_jYiAsv #IJGE #entrepreneurship #journal #research #entrepreneurs #gender

📢 How does microfinance influence the empowerment of women entrepreneurs? 🌍 This study by Tristan Caballero-Montes and Nzanzu Y'Ise Kivalya systematically reviews the dimensions necessary for designing microfinance policies and strategies aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs. It reveals that empowerment is shaped by institutional logics—normative, cognitive, and regulative—underscoring the need for more inclusive research on microfinance services and geographical contexts. 📖 Curious to learn more? Follow the link to read the full study: https://lnkd.in/ej4UNTQW #IJGE #entrepreneurship #journal #research #entrepreneurs #gender

🎉 We’re excited to share a special highlight with you! We are honored that Paul D Reynolds has accepted our invitation to review comprehensive Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) data to provide invaluable insights into women's entrepreneurship on a global scale. 🚀 Drawing from GEM and the Panel Studies of Entrepreneurial Dynamics (PSED), the paper "Gender and Business Creation: Similarities and Differences" delves into the contrasting experiences of male and female entrepreneurs worldwide. It examines key differences in participation, motivations, and outcomes.  📊 In the U.S. alone, the number of women starting businesses has doubled over the past 20 years, bringing us closer to gender parity in entrepreneurship. This represents a significant stride toward achieving a balanced and inclusive entrepreneurial landscape. 🙌 💬 What are your thoughts on this shift? We’d love to hear your perspective—join the conversation in the comments! #Entrepreneurship #Gender #Diversity #Research #IJGE

💐Congratulations to Golshan Javadian, Crystal Dobratz, Alka Gupta and Vishal Gupta for their outstanding contributions and for winning the Best Empirical Award at the 2024 Diana International Research Conference. 🎊 Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Babson College Dr. Shakenna K. Williams Magnus Aronsson #womensentrepreneurship #dianaconference #ijge

📢 Are you interested in how female entrepreneurs in cross-border trade overcome challenges through self-confidence and adaptability, empowering themselves and others? Dr. Janepher Nsozi Sambaga (PhD) latest study sheds light on the key behaviors driving success and growth, even in the face of adversity. This research isn’t just insightful— It highlights the resilience and strategies of women in business in Uganda. 🌍🚀 📚 Dive into the full study and discover the strategies that are making a difference: https://lnkd.in/exQy6nfb #IJGE #entrepreneurship #journal #research #entrepreneurs #gender

🚀 How does gender influence entrepreneurial pitching? 🌟 This study by Linh Duong and Malin Brannback examines how gender norms shape entrepreneurial pitching, revealing that entrepreneurs often adopt masculine traits to align with investor expectations, thereby reinforcing gender biases in access to finance. 📖  Curious to learn more? Follow the link to read the full study: https://lnkd.in/esducGNi #IJGE #entrepreneurship #research #gender #pitch