Gender and Entrepreneurship: Navigating Barriers, Building Inclusion and Shaping the Future
New book examines gender, inclusion and the future of entrepreneurship
Bentham Books announces the release of Gender and Entrepreneurship: Navigating Barriers, B`uilding Inclusion and Shaping the Future, a timely scholarly resource exploring how gender, social structures, institutional factors and economic conditions shape entrepreneurial participation and success.
About the Book
Entrepreneurship plays an important role in innovation, employment and economic development, yet gender-based inequalities continue to influence access to opportunities, finance, markets, networks and leadership. Gender and Entrepreneurship examines these challenges while highlighting pathways toward more inclusive and equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Drawing on perspectives from entrepreneurship, management, gender studies and economic development, the book explores gender theories, access to finance and markets, socio-cultural norms and stereotypes, leadership, resilience, mentorship, networking and the impact of digital transformation on entrepreneurial ventures.
The book also examines policy and institutional frameworks that promote inclusion and presents practical strategies for fostering equity, innovation and sustainable economic growth. By combining scholarly perspectives with contemporary examples, it provides a balanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities shaping gender-inclusive entrepreneurship.
Key Highlights
• Gender theories and their implications for entrepreneurial participation
• Barriers to finance, market access, leadership and business opportunities
• The influence of social norms, stereotypes, mentorship and professional networks
• Digital transformation and emerging opportunities for women entrepreneurs
• Policy and institutional strategies for building inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems
Readership: Researchers, academics, undergraduate and postgraduate students, policymakers, business leaders, entrepreneurship support organizations and development practitioners.
About the Editors
Afia Nyarko Boakye, Ralph Nyadu-Addo, Sycil Ayesu Gyimah and Lady Rachel Akosua Lundgren bring together multidisciplinary perspectives on gender, entrepreneurship, management, inclusion and economic development, providing a comprehensive scholarly examination of the challenges and opportunities associated with gender-inclusive entrepreneurship.
Book Link: https://bit.ly/3UgN79X
DOI: 10.2174/97988988171141260101
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