GENDER CULTURE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
- Project Research
- 1-5 Chapters
- Abstract : Available
- Table of Content: Available
- Reference Style: APA
- Recommended for : Student Researchers
- NGN 5000
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to explore the role of gender culture in shaping the entrepreneurial behaviour of women. It is believed that the disparities in the levels of entrepreneurshipacrosscountriesmaybecausedbydifferencesinculture. However,it appears women entrepreneurship is more responsive to cultural norms and values than male entrepreneurship. In Sub-Saharan Africa especially, most countries have strong cultural practices that traditionally impose restrictions on women and their entrepreneurial behaviour and also create additional barriers for women that make it more difficult for them to start or grow business enterprises. Yet, most existing studies on culture and women entrepreneurship focus on the extent to which national cultural values affect women entrepreneurship by employing quantitative methods, with little probing into “the how”: to give a better understanding of the phenomenon. This study starts to fill this gap by employing a qualitative research approach with the case study design, using face-to-face in-depth interview of 20 women entrepreneurs. The key finding of the study is that culture acts as a ‘push’ motivational factor of women entrepreneurship and largely limit the growth and expansion of women-owned enterprises. This therefore calls for programmes that will stimulate the growth and developmentofwomen-ownedenterprises,factoringinthepredominantculturalissues affecting women entrepreneurs in this area. This study has significant value and it is original since it is the first known study that looks at culture and women entrepreneurshipintheLagosstate(Nigeria).Thestudyhasunearthedsomecritical ideas as to how certain cultural practices are shaping entrepreneurial orientation of women in the Lagosstate.
Related Project Materials
An Assessment of Clear Interest Rate Communication on Influencing Depositor Behavior in Banking: A Case Study of Fortis Microfinance Bank
Background of the Study
Clear communication of interest rate policies is critical for shaping depositor behavior and buildi...
The impact of fiscal consolidation on Nigeria’s growth: An evaluation of austerity measures in Kaduna State (2000–2020).
Background of the Study:
Fiscal consolidation, characterized by austerity measures and budgetary tightening, is often implemented to redu...
AN INVESTIGATION OF CITATION ANALYSIS AS A TOOL FOR MEASURING RESEARCH OUTPUT IN COVENANT UNIVERSITY, OTA, OGUN STATE
Background of the Study
Citation analysis has emerged as a core method for evaluating research output by quantifying the in...
A comparative study of omni-channel strategies on consumer satisfaction: A case study of a retail chain in Kaduna, Nigeria
Background of the study
Omni-channel strategies represent a holistic approach to retail marketing, integrating multiple tou...
The influence of study habits on students' academic performance in secondary schools in Wukari LGA, Taraba State
Background of the Study
Study habits, defined as the consistent practices and behaviors that students adopt to manage thei...
MIDWIVES’ AND MOTHERS’ PERCEPTION OF MIDWIVES SERVICE SCHEME
ABSTRACT
The importance of skilled birth attendants in the reduction of maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality wor...
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF COMMERCIAL ENERGY DEMAND IN NIGERIA AND CAMEROON (1971-2010)
Abstract
Given energy security and climate change challenges occasioned by increased hydrocarbon consumption, and i...
THE ROLE OF RISK MANAGEMENT IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Abstract: This study explores the role of risk management in project management, aiming to: 1) identify comm...
An investigation of the influence of e-learning on students' ability to retain mathematical concepts in Yola East LGA, Adamawa State
Background of the Study :
The evolution of digital technologies has redefined educational paradigms, leading to a widesprea...
THE EFFECT OF INDISCIPLINE ON THE HEALTH STATUS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF EKITI STATE)
ABSTRACT
The effect of indiscipline on the health status of secondary...
