Women In Business Research Articles

The concept of women's entrepreneurship as a mechanism of social lift

The work is relevant as it is aimed at a comprehensive disclosure of the female entrepreneurship potential and substantiation of its importance for the development of society, achieving gender equality, as well as creating favorable conditions for the economic growth and female social mobility. The author analyzes current trends in the field feminine entrepreneurship and its impact on economic development. It is noted that opportunities for women's business are expanding, and entrepreneurship is becoming an effective social elevator for women. The key goal of the article is to substantiate the concept of female entrepreneurship as an effective mechanism of social mobility and achievement of gender equality.Objectives: to analyze female entrepreneurship as a means of expanding women's rights and opportunities, increasing their social status and overcoming gender barriers; based on statistics and facts, to demonstrate the strengthening of the position of women's business in Russia and the world; to substantiate the potential of female entrepreneurship in solving social problems and promoting progressive changes. The paper uses methods of comparative analysis, generalization, secondary analysis of research results conducted by specialists in the development of female entrepreneurship. Particular attention is paid to the role of women entrepreneurs in politics and their ability to influence decision-making. It is noted that opportunities for women's business are expanding, and entrepreneurship is becoming an effective social elevator for women.Conclusions are drawn about the importance of developing female entrepreneurship as a tool for progressive transformations and achieving gender equality in society, and the need for a purposeful state policy to stimulate and support female entrepreneurship.

Attitudes Toward Gender Quota Legislation on TMT-level Positions

In 2010, Iceland became the second country in the world after Norway to enact a minimum 40% gender quota for corporate boards. The legislation did not pass without resistance, and concerns were voiced that gender quotas undermined competitiveness and merit-based selection. The legislation had the effect of improving the gender imbalance on corporate boards. Nevertheless, the expected trickle-down effect on the top management team (TMT) level has not materialized; women face apparent exclusion from senior executive positions, and men hold 22 out of 26 CEO positions at listed companies. Women hold 31.6% of TMT-level positions in listed companies, and women business leaders in Iceland have started calling for a gender quota on TMT-level positions. This study aims to measure public attitudes toward interventions to close the gender gap and ensure equal opportunities for men and women to reach top management positions. The study focuses on attitudes toward gender quota legislation on TMT-level positions, with a requirement of at least 40/60% gender balance, identified in qualitative interview studies with board members representing all listed companies in Iceland. We find gender differences in the attitudes toward the TMT-level quota in conjunction with beliefs about equal opportunities for men and women to be hired as CEOs, beliefs about the effect of gender quota legislation on merit-based hiring, and beliefs about the rate of progress toward gender balance. The study contributes to the literature on closing the gender gap by exploring public attitudes toward a legislative intervention that has not been the focus of research so far.

Gendered crisis approach: Exploring the gendered impact of Iranian sanctions on nascent entrepreneurship outcomes

Using a gendered crisis approach, this study investigates the impact of sanctions on Iranian women’s nascent entrepreneurial behaviours. Using data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor’s individual-level data and sanctions intensity data on 10,781 individuals, aged 18–65 from 2008 to 2018, the findings indicate that sanctions lower the perceived opportunities to start a business for women more so than for men. Although sanctions did not influence perceived start-up skills, suggesting resilience among women amid the challenges, sanctions did reduce the fear of failure for women more so than for men. Policymakers, both in the Collective West and in Iran, can use these insights to develop gender-inclusive measures and support women’s entrepreneurship in sanction-affected contexts.

Clinical understanding of Garbhini Paricharya : Routine care for pregnant women through Ayurveda

Introduction: Ayurveda classics give importance to caring of mother before, during and after pregnancy. Care during nine months of pregnancy is termed as Antenatal care or Garbhini Paricharya. Garbini Paricharya is one of its concepts explaining the importance of establishment of health of a woman before delivery; directing physicians and Gharbhini to adopt certain recommendation of Aahara, Vihara & Yoga and Pranayama. Material & Method: Literature is collected by Brihatrayi and Laghutrayi, all available Ayurvedic classic, modern available texts, magazines, journals, and research papers. Result: Garbhini Paricharya as described in Ayurveda classics is unique and specific. So by following proper Ayurvedic Gharbhini Paricharya would result in proper development of foetus and prepare pregnant women for Sukhprasava physically, psychologically and spiritually. Discussion: Now present modern and busy working life women are facing many complications and other health related issue after conceiving and during the pregnancy period. Thousand year of ago our classical texts Ayurveda described most important Gharbhini Paricharya for Gharbhini. It is totally scientific and too much beneficial for foetus and mother both. The concept of prenatal care is now highlighted in modern science, which is mentioned in Ayurveda thousands of years ago.

Challenges and opportunities of the COVID-19 pandemic on women entrepreneurs operating in the informal food sector: A post COVID-19 analyses

The purpose of this study is to explore the challenges and opportunities of the COVID-19 pandemic for women entrepreneurs operating in the informal food sector. An exploratory qualitative approach is used to guide the collection and analysis of data which were collected from a sample of twenty women entrepreneurs. Verbatim transcriptions of digital recordings were analyzed thematically. The findings of the study indicate that women experienced the worst economic effects of the pandemic and faced a range of challenges, such as decreased customer base and demand, loss of income, lack of government and private support, safety and security fears, disrupted supply chains, and requirement for trading permits. Whereas the opportunities encompassed usage of digital technologies, alternative markets and new product offerings, and establishment of Informal women business networks. From the study findings, it is hence vital that policies acknowledge the importance of women and informal food vendors in the nation's informal food system.

Access to Microfinancing and Growth of Women-Led Microenterprises in Madina Market: The Moderating Effect of Women's Business Networks

Access to Microfinancing and Growth of Women-Led Microenterprises in Madina Market: The Moderating Effect of Women's Business Networks

Identifikasi Citra Wajah Glowing Menggunakan Metode Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)

Skin care has become a top priority for women in the beauty business because of the advancement in technical progress. Some people choose different treatments hoping to see immediate results, and one of the increasingly popular techniques is the Glowing Treatment. However, without unbiased assessment criteria, the success of the method is often determined by individual subjective views. The aim of this research is to determine objective metrics that can be applied to evaluate the effectiveness of glowing treatment in a specific context. By using a specially made application, you collect data from participants receiving the Glowing Treatment. This application records information about skin hydration, elasticity, and redness intensity. In addition, images obtained before and after therapy are used for visual analysis. The analysis findings show that this application offers a better understanding of skin changes after the Glowing Treatment. Significant improvements are seen in objective criteria such as a 20% increase in skin hydration, a 15% increase in skin elasticity, and a 25% decrease in redness. These results provide a strong basis for evaluating the effectiveness of the Glowing Treatment in an unbiased manner. The use of application technology helps in accurate assessment and offers a deeper understanding of the micro-level effects of the procedure. The effectiveness of glowing treatment and how accurately it diagnoses skin problems before and after treatment.

Opportunities and Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Development in India

Purpose: Working women are thriving and rising to prominence in the economy and business environment. Today's women make significant contributions to society's development. Theoretical framework: An empowered woman has more control over her life and her finances. Women's economic independence and self-sufficiency can be greatly aided by training them in the art of entrepreneurship. Growth in business entrepreneurship has the potential to improve women's financial, societal, personal, as well as political standing. Design/methodology/approach: The current study aims to investigate the relationship between female entrepreneurship and women's empowerment in the Chittoor district. Participants are 300 female entrepreneurs from both urban and rural areas. The researcher analyses the issues and difficulties women entrepreneurs experience in operating their enterprises, as well as the supportive elements for women business owners. Findings: Women's empowerment and female entrepreneurship are positively correlated. The majority of female business owners, whether in urban and rural areas, struggle with financial issues and job pressure. Governmental programmes and policies support female entrepreneurs by giving them training, funding, and marketing help. Research, Practical & Social implications: The entrepreneur alters the conditions of supply, combines already-existing resources in novel ways, and therefore establishes another generation of employment. Originality/value: Women's conditions are improved by entrepreneurship, which also helps them become fully involved in the growth and development of their country. This is one of the first studies to provide a detailed account of the women's entrepreneurship research in Chittoor, India.

Award-Winning Women Business Operators in Kandy District of Sri Lanka: Entrepreneurial Bricolage

Women entrepreneurship has been identified as a crucial factor in closing the gender gap in the labor market and women empowerment. However, there is a significant gender gap in the SME sector in Sri Lanka. Also, Literature supports that Sri Lankan women are living in a socially and economically constrained environment. In this study entrepreneurial bricolage has been used as a theoretical lens to understand the entrepreneurial actions of women business operators because bricolage links means and ends in a resource-constrained environment. Since women business operators in Sri Lanka are in a constrained environment and operating with limited resources, the main purpose of this study to understand how Award-winning women business operators have applied Bricolage approach in their entrepreneurship process. Qualitative multiple case study research design was used to achieve the research objectives. In-depth interview method was adopted as the main data collection method and 30 women awardees were selected by using the purposive sampling method. The findings illustrate that these women business operators have used the 'Bricolage' approach in the form of 'selective bricolage'. They have used it as a one-off practice to find solutions for problems and opportunities they faced in their businesses.

Understanding Barriers to Development and Growth in Women, Ethnic, and Minority Entrepreneurship

Aim: The study aimed to investigate factors contributing to the success of specific ethnic entrepreneurs over others and to identify challenges hindering the growth of businesses owned by women, ethnic groups, and minorities. Methodology: The study employed a mix of positivism and interpretivism philosophy and utilized a descriptive survey design employing a cross-sectional method to gather and analyze data. The objectives and purpose of the study influence the decision toward the selection of research design, it is necessary to select a research design that matches the problem studied. Data were collected from sample comprised 30 respondents selected randomly from three distinct groups: women entrepreneurs, ethnic entrepreneurs, and minority entrepreneurs within Dar es salaam, using simple randomly sampling technique. The study employed in-depth interview to collect information from entrepreneurs’ women entrepreneurs, ethnic entrepreneurs, and minority entrepreneurs situated in various locations in Dar-es-Salaam. Data analysis was conducted using the content analysis method, where gathered data were coded, aligned according to discernible patterns, quantified and transformed into numerical values. Findings: The study found various factors contributing to the success of confident ethnic entrepreneurs, including motivations, opportunity structure, group characteristics, predisposing factors, and customer relationships. Challenges hindering women and minority-owned businesses included social-cultural barriers, financial constraints, and market accessibility challenges. Based on the study's findings, recommendations were made, including launching a nationwide campaign to address negative mindsets about women in business, developing specialized financial schemes for small businesses, and advocating for support groups and entrepreneurship clubs to tackle market challenges collectively.

Board independence, women directors and firm performance in Malaysian small-cap firms

This study examined how board independence and female directors (i.e., women in leadership) affected the performance of Malaysian small-cap firms. Small-cap firms trading on the Bursa Malaysia ACE (Access, Certainty Efficiency) market were the subject of this study due to the less strict listing standards imposed on them than large-listed firms. The 2012-2014 annual reports of firms listed on the ACE market were downloaded through the Bursa Malaysia website and the required data was hand-collected. The hypotheses were tested using quantile regression (QR). The data reveal that board independence and firm performance are unrelated unless company performance is in the 0.10 quantile. Board independence has a negative impact on business performance at the 0.10 quantile. Similarly, the connection between women directors and business success was negative in the lower quintiles particularly in the 0.10 and 0.30 quantiles. Nevertheless, in other quantiles, board independence and the presence of female directors on firm performance were not associated. The significance of the study lies in the possibility that small firms might find it excessively expensive to comply with the Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance (MCCG). This study examines the hitherto ignored roles of board independence and women directors in small-cap enterprises on firm performance.

Siti Khadijah RA: Implementasi Prinsip Etika Islam Pengusaha Wanita

Siti Khadijah RA's Islamic entrepreneurial spirit is the basis for this article. The aim is to study how modern entrepreneurial women behave. This was the only Islamic educational tradition during the time of the Prophet where women served together. The aim of this research is to create an entrepreneur in the style of Siti Khadijah RA as an example of Muslim women who were successful in business in history as a solution for today's female entrepreneurs and spread this entrepreneurship throughout the world. Siti Khadijah RA, wife of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), was one of the most famous female traders due to her success as a respected and wealthy business woman of her time using Islamic Business Ethics. Women do many important things in life. Women are not just teachers, but also a source of family love. In the modern world, the differences in roles between men and women are gradually decreasing. Many women work in important positions. Many women work in important government positions. Moreover, the majority of modern entrepreneurs are women. Women became more important after Islam entered Arabia. Women are given the opportunity to participate in business and demonstrate their abilities in society. As a data source for this research, literature research was used and relevant scientific articles were studied. The results of this research contain a number of basic verses in the Koran regarding entrepreneurship. Muslim entrepreneurs not only pay attention to the definition of entrepreneurship, but also social entrepreneurship.

Women Entrepreneurship in Uganda: A Feminist Analysis on the Impact of Women Entrepreneurs’ Social Networks on Business Sustainability

Many studies have been done on social networks and the sustainability of women entrepreneurship. However, these studies do not analyze the impact of social networks on women entrepreneurship from a feminist viewpoint. From an African context, this paper contributes to the studies on social networks and their impact on women entrepreneurship from a feminist perspective. Using semi-structured interviews, we interviewed 109 women entrepreneurs in agribusiness. Key questions included, how do women’s social networks impact on the sustainability of their businesses? Results show that husbands, friendships, saving groups and self- sufficiency positively impact on women business sustainability. It was established that men play a vital role in women business sustainability contrary to popular belief, that the social fabric is being torn apart due to western entrepreneurial tendencies such as competition in social networks and that post-colonial concepts such as urbanization present pseudo benefits that impact women entrepreneurs and their social networks negatively.

The Role of Metaverse in Women Entrepreneurship and Economic Complexity: Evidence from Pakistan

The present paper investigates the effects of metaverse on Pakistani women’s economic complexity and entrepreneurship. The data collect from 150 respondents from Karachi, which is technological and economical hub of Pakistan. The results of this paper shows that metaverse is surprisingly effect on women’s entrepreneurship & enables them to surpass traditional gender equalities. Women’s can participate actively in economical activities and overcome the social and economical issues in the metaverse era through their entrepreneurship initiatives or activities. According to the results, women’s participates in metaverse can promote not only gender equality but also contribute in economical activities in Pakistan. Notwithstanding, the results also find that women’s entrepreneurs still for several economical and social issues in the Pakistan. The results provide recommendations that it is encouraging for collaborative initiatives to overcome these social and economical issues in Pakistan, and make a entrepreneurship-based environment in Pakistan for several genders. The present results find out that metaverse have several potential to boost and improve the women entrepreneurs. The results showed that metaverse technologies changes the perceptions related to the women entrepreneurship and business, while acknowledge that, it is transformative experience for sheltering gender standards. The conclusion demonstrates that metaverse enhance women entrepreneurship and economical complexity, and provide many opportunities that encourages their advantages for empowering women’s and overcome their societal and economical issues. In the end, metaverse can help women’s entrepreneurship and economical complexities in Pakistan and enhance long-term and short-term gender equalities in Pakistan. At the end, the present paper provide suggestions for stakeholders, policy makers and also related for further research directions.

Legal violence: the struggles of Thai women in Thai massage businesses.

Prior studies of legal violence concerning minority groups in the United States are often linked to Immigration Law. Drawing primarily from 30 interviews with Thai massage business owners in Los Angeles, this article reveals how the implementation of local and federal regulations and laws regarding massage businesses constitutes legal violence. Using Crenshaw's structural, political, and representational intersectionality, this article demonstrates how Thai women's race, ethnicity, and gender affect their experiences in countering the state regulations. The analysis focuses on two interrelated areas of Thai massage business owners' and Thai massage therapists' lives-the strict government surveillance of Thai massage business operations and the enforcement of professional certification. This legal violence toward Thai massage owners and massage therapists is rooted in a legal system that aims to protect consumers. Nevertheless, the effect of legal violence is not limited to undocumented Thai immigrants but also affects Thai American citizens and legal permanent residents.

Triple jeopardy: The impact of race, class, and gender on girls and women in sport and physical activity.

Thirty-six million youth athletes participate in and benefit from sport each year in the United States. Along with developing sport skills, the lifelong benefits of physical activity for girls and women are significant and include improved dietary habits and quality sleep, decreased risk for breast cancer and osteoporosis, among other benefits (Erickson et al., 2019; Zarrett et al., 2018). In addition, girls and women that engage in sport are more likely to experience additional professional benefits with 94% of women business executives reporting they played sport in their youth (Kotschwar, 2014). However, as in many performance domains, the benefits are not experienced equally by all would-be participants. Research indicates that girls and women of color do not have the same access to quality sport and physical activity opportunities (National Collegiate Athletic Association [NCAA], 2021; Smith-Evans et al., 2014). In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic and the eruption of racial unrest have widened the participation gaps and the resulting psychosocial and health benefit gap for girls of color and those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The purpose of this article is to signify the important role sport and physical activity play in socioemotional development, physical fitness, and health of girls and women. By centering the experiences of girls and women who are currently not equitably served by the existing youth sport environment (e.g., girls and women of color and girls from working-class backgrounds), the authors will identify barriers that prevent access to physical activity opportunities for everyone. In addition, strategies for change will be offered. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Analysis Of Glass Ceiling And Sustainable Business Optimization For Women Entrepreneurial Careers

These study reports the comprehensive study about rebuilt the business resilience is very important to achieve the rise industry, with women entrepreneurs because of their important role in the rising of national economy. Most business organizations in Indonesia have experienced disruption caused by the covid-19 pandemic, not a few have ended up bankrupt and unable to survive. For this reason, businesswomen need to manage marketing activities with adaptation and flexible innovation in accordance with the potential of MSMEs through current agile business and marketing strategy. This research aims to formulate a framework for business revival after a crisis such as Covid-19. It is hoped that this research can provide input regarding effective procedures for business organizations in dealing with business disruption for women business owners. This research aims to formulate a framework for business women entrepreneurs’ revival during and after a crisis like covid-19 with qualitative method. A qualitative descriptive approach was used in this research to obtain an overview of the situation experienced by MSMEs. The data collection methods used were interviews, observation, and documentation, using a purposive sampling method in selecting research sources. Source triangulation and technique triangulation methods were used in this research to ensure data validity. The data source for this research is 10 female business MSME owners in Tangerang Banten Indonesia. The results of this research show that agile, adaptation, and innovation, can be used as solutions to deal with business disruption and solutions in business optimization

Exploring Women Entrepreneurs’ Knowledge and Participation in Entrepreneurial Schemes

As a nation, Indian women are rising to the occasion and establishing themselves as potential business owners. It is critical for women to take the lead in non-traditional business fields if we want to dismantle the idea of gender-specific industry. The expansion of female-owned businesses is a key factor in the global economic recovery. The underrepresentation of women in business began to change as our understanding of the for-profit sector grew. Being careful, adaptive, and resistive to wastefulness is a key quality for women to have in business. Women are making waves in the business world, bringing fresh perspectives to SMBs. Entrepreneurial women are those who come up with a business idea, put it into words, plan and execute it, take calculated risks, reap the rewards of uncertainty, and aren’t afraid to fail. Due to difficulties in obtaining a suitable job and a need for social approval, many women choose to work remotely.

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Catalysts for Economic Growth

The involvement of women in business is essential for empowering women and driving economic advancement. This abstract provides a concise overview of a seminar paper that explores the concept of women entrepreneurship, its impact on women’s empowerment, and its role in promoting economic growth. This article examines the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs, the benefits of promoting women’s entrepreneurship, and the strategies for creating a supporting environment for women-owned businesses. Furthermore, this resource presents successful case studies and example techniques from other nations to demonstrate the positive outcomes of supporting women entrepreneurs. To summarise, the abstract emphasises the importance of women’s entrepreneurship in empowering women and contributing to sustainable economic development.

PELATIHAN PRODUKSI “MULOHTEUPEH” PADA KELOMPOK USAHA KATERING PENAJOH ACEH DI DESA GLUMPANG BUNGKOK

This Article is carried out in the Gampong Glumpang Bungkok, Glumpang Baro District, Pidie Regency, Aceh. The location was chosen based on its uniqueness, including the special local knowledge, the level of fisheries resource production, and the significant impact of empowerment on the existence of the Peunajoh Aceh women's business group in Gampong Glumpang Bungkok. In order to improve the welfare of the members of the Peunajoh Aceh catering business group, the group should have a flagship product to compete in the culinary market. In reality, the group has not yet determined this flagship product, even though they have unique local knowledge about fish processing based on geographic indications. Therefore, a special treatment is needed in the form of revitalizing knowledge in the production of 'Muloh Teupeh' or boneless milkfish.