A Methodological Problem Associated with Researching Women Entrepreneurs
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This article highlights one of the most significant methodological problems of researching women entrepreneurs and understanding the female entrepreneurial experience, which is related to the definition of what is a women entrepreneur. The article outlines the state of research on women entrepreneurs, presents the diverse definitions used in research, conceptualizes the different aspects related to the definition of a woman entrepreneur, and proposes future directions for developing research on women as entrepreneurs.
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[16] Lee-Gosselin, H., & Grisé, J. (1990, April/May). Are women owner-managers challenging our definitions of entrepreneurship? An in-depth survey. Journal of Business Ethics, 9(4), 423-433.
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[19] Orhan, M., & Scott, D. (2001). Why women enter into entrepreneurship: An exploratory model. Journal of Management Review, 16(5/6), 232-242.
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[21] Schumpeter, J. (1934). The theory of economic development. Translated by R. Opie. Cambridge, Harvard University Press.
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