Gendering Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Levelling the Field (1) (Routledge Studies in Entrepreneurship)

By: Marit Breivik-Meyer and Marta Lindvert and Anne-Charlott Callerstig and Dag Balkmar and Gry Agnete Alsos

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Synopsis: The increased interest in entrepreneurial ecosystems often builds on the underlying assumption that entrepreneurs have equal access to resources, participation, and support. However, women are underrepresented in successful entrepreneurial ecosystems and a persistent gender bias continues to exist. This bias is reflected in assumptions about the typical entrepreneur. It is white American men that spring to mind, portrayed as entrepreneurial superheroes, associated with risk- taking and big money. That they are men is often taken for granted; with successful female entrepreneurs seldom elevated in the same way. This illustrates how entrepreneurship is gendered, with implications for resource access and chances of success. The entrepreneurial ecosystem is not a level playing field.This bbook gives insights on how to remedy gendered challenges that pose problems not only for individuals but also for the entrepreneurial ecosystem. By analysing ways of making entrepreneurial ecosystems more gender- inclusive, the chapters collectively highlight the impact of gender dynamics on entrepreneurial ecosystems and introduce innovative methods for fostering inclusivity. With examples from around the globe, they emphasise the actors and factors that matter for gender- inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems.The book is interdisciplinary and will appeal to scholars, upper- level students and policymakers interested in entrepreneurship and gender inclusivity.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 238 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781040312070
Related ISBNs:: 9781040312049, 9781032547855, 9781003431060
Publisher:: Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:: 02/11/25
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Marit Breivik-Meyer, Marta Lindvert, Anne-Charlott Callerstig, Dag Balkmar, and Gry Agnete Alsos
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Marit Breivik-Meyer
Edited by:: Marta Lindvert
Edited by:: Anne-Charlott Callerstig
Edited by:: Dag Balkmar
Edited by:: Gry Agnete Alsos