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Battle of the Sexes: Why do Men Outnumber Women in Entrepreneurship?

Authors :
PHIPPS, SIMONE T. A.
PRIETO, LEON C.
Source :
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. 1/3/2013, Vol. 29 Issue 24, p23-23. 1p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article presents a study conducted by the nonprofit organization Center for Women's Business which reveals that 28.2 percent of businesses enterprises are owned by women in the U.S. and among them 4.2 percent of revenues are generated by women. It informs that 1,057 university students were enrolled in the study. Research revealed that women have less entrepreneurial intentions and perceived themselves as less creative then men. Information on tips for overcoming this issue is presented.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15575411
Volume :
29
Issue :
24
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
84772496