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Gender disparities in entrepreneurship: a Croatian perspective

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Title: Gender disparities in entrepreneurship: a Croatian perspective
Authors: Mezulić Juric, Petra, Koprivnjak Popović, Tihana
Source: Proceedings of 14th International Scientific Conference Region, Entrepreneurship, Development (RED). :210-221
Publisher Information: 2025.
Publication Year: 2025
Subject Terms: motives, female entrepreneurship, gender, challenges
Description: Entrepreneurship is a key element of economic growth and development. Traditionally, men have been attributed a greater inclination towards entrepreneurship, but more and more women are entering this world, facing stereotypes and challenges. Women's entrepreneurship is crucial for economic development and social transformation, despite specific difficulties related to socio-cultural influences and access to resources. This paper explores existing knowledge about women in entrepreneurship and analyses perceptions about them. The research was conducted using a questionnaire in which data was collected from the respondents regarding their perceptions of women in entrepreneurship and analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson Chi-square test and Mann-Whitney U test. A survey of 95 respondents (56 women and 39 men) showed that women highlight the inability to advance, the desire for independence, flexibility and the realization of their own ideas as their main motives for entrepreneurship. They see gender inequality and fear of failure as significant challenges. Men are more likely to believe that men are more suitable for managerial positions, that women are more emotionally driven in leadership, and that women contribute less to innovations in the market.
Document Type: Conference object
ISSN: 3044-6562
Access URL: https://www.efos.unios.hr/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Zbornik-2025-v2.pdf
Accession Number: edsair.dris...01492..26d7b81b4f766a8e1befe41837fb8a38
Database: OpenAIRE
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Abstract:Entrepreneurship is a key element of economic growth and development. Traditionally, men have been attributed a greater inclination towards entrepreneurship, but more and more women are entering this world, facing stereotypes and challenges. Women's entrepreneurship is crucial for economic development and social transformation, despite specific difficulties related to socio-cultural influences and access to resources. This paper explores existing knowledge about women in entrepreneurship and analyses perceptions about them. The research was conducted using a questionnaire in which data was collected from the respondents regarding their perceptions of women in entrepreneurship and analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson Chi-square test and Mann-Whitney U test. A survey of 95 respondents (56 women and 39 men) showed that women highlight the inability to advance, the desire for independence, flexibility and the realization of their own ideas as their main motives for entrepreneurship. They see gender inequality and fear of failure as significant challenges. Men are more likely to believe that men are more suitable for managerial positions, that women are more emotionally driven in leadership, and that women contribute less to innovations in the market.
ISSN:30446562