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    Challenging the concept of risk in relation to women's entrepreneurship

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    Authors
    Humbert, Anne Laure
    Brindley, Clare
    Affiliation
    European Institute for Gender Equality
    Nottingham Trent University
    Issue Date
    2015
    
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    Purpose This paper aims to challenge the myth of risk-averseness among women entrepreneurs and analyses risk in the context of gender. It explores risk perceptions and examines the relationship between the concept of risk and women's socially attributed roles. Design/methodology/approach This paper adopts a qualitative approach, where ten Irish women business owners were interviewed, that encouraged them to talk about their entrepreneurial experiences. The research design aimed to elicit data concerning how gender and the socio-economic context influenced risk. Findings Risk is shown as a gendered concept which needs to be widened to suit the experiences of women entrepreneurs and the influences of the gendered expectations of care dictated by the socio-economic environment. Practical implications Risk as a concept needs to be expanded to go beyond financial risk. The different types of risk encountered by women should be addressed by policy to promote a further growth of women-led enterprises and support those considering self-employment. Originality/value The paper develops an understanding of risk among women entrepreneurs in their socio-economic context. It challenges the viewpoint of seeing women entrepreneurs as risk-averse and thus leading to low-growth prospects for their business ventures.
    Citation
    HUMBERT, A.L. and BRINDLEY, C., (2015) Challenging the concept of risk in relation to women's entrepreneurship., Gender in Management: an International Journal, 30 (1), pp. 2-25.
    Publisher
    Emerald Group Publishing Limited
    Journal
    Gender in Management: an International Journal
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10545/621290
    DOI
    10.1108/GM-10-2013-0120
    Additional Links
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/GM-10-2013-0120
    Type
    Article
    Language
    en
    ISSN
    17542413
    ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
    10.1108/GM-10-2013-0120
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