Insights on the glass ceiling for immigrant women entrepreneurs in the technology sector

Pugalia, Sancheeta; Çetindamar, Dilek

doi:10.1108/ijge-10-2020-0169

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“…The authors argue that the challenge of financial support is related to the challenge of gender discrimination. The results of Table 3, were equally mentioned by (Pugalia, and Cetindamar, 2021;Terjesen and Amoros, 2010;Robb and Watson, 2012;Weber et al 2015;Dalborg et al 2012;Ligthelm, 2011), as relevant to the factors which affect the sustainability and growth of enterprises of women entrepreneurs.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…Women entrepreneurship is becoming increasingly popular on the global scale and has become a separate field of research (Al Issa, 2020), as women are now viewed as important contributors of their families and communities' economic growth (Pugalia, and Cetindamar, 2021). Their gendered aspect has made women entrepreneurship as necessary for the economic growth of their communities as well as for strengthening the social fabrics of the communities (Li, Ahmed, & Qalati, 2019).…”

Section: Women Entrepreneurshipmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Studies have shown that women entrepreneurship activities in the largely male-controlled society have improved employment opportunities, social well-being and economic growth in their communities (De Vita, L.A. 2013;Cabrera et al, 2017). However, studies have shown that these developments and community growth accrue, after a lot of challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in all communities (Li C, Ahmed N, Qalati SA, 2019, Pugalia & Cetindamar, 2021. This is more so in the indigenous communities where already have a lot of constraints compared to their women counterparts in the mainstream economy (Pugalia & Cetindamar, 2021, Collins et.al, 2017.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, studies have shown that these developments and community growth accrue, after a lot of challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in all communities (Li C, Ahmed N, Qalati SA, 2019, Pugalia & Cetindamar, 2021. This is more so in the indigenous communities where already have a lot of constraints compared to their women counterparts in the mainstream economy (Pugalia & Cetindamar, 2021, Collins et.al, 2017. Several Australian studies shows that women in indigenous communities areas are among those considered least potent in securing employment as compared to their Australian women counterparts (Collins et.al, 2017, Wood, andDavidson, 2011).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Hence the paper aims to explore the depth and context of issues that encompass gender, race, and identity faced by Australia indigenous women entrepreneurs in order to examine barriers to their businesses success and sustainability. All genders face challenges in their start-up business activities (Pugalia & Cetindamar, 2021, Zapalska & Brozik, 2018. Nevertheless, due to the historical impact of inequality between races indigenous women entrepreneurs faces contextual constraints unique to them (Ratten, V., and L. P. Dana.…”

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Sustainability in Female Indigenous Entrepreneurs in South Australia

Allui¹,

Park²

2023

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The aim of this study is to contribute to the indigenous female entrepreneurship literature by investigating the factors contributing to the unique constraints, currently facing indigenous entrepreneurs in Australia and to articulate the corresponding consequences for the sustainable economic development of their communities. Design/methodology/approachDue to the social ties embedded in the indigenous communities by the indigenous entrepreneurs, a triangulation research design was used. Ten purposely selected informants added to the data from the secondary sources and a self-administered questionnaire via an online platform. FindingsThe results suggest that there are a unique constraints facing Australia indigenous women including racial and gender discrimination. These indigenous entrepreneurs faces challenges which include: perceived racial discrimination; the limited amount of government and institutional support to these indigenous women; lack of entrepreneurial skills and management capability and experience; absence of technological skills and assimilation to the mainstream economy; lack of self-confidence by these women; pressures of work-life balance; lack of role models in the community and personal motivation; and lack sustainable markets and distribution channels of their products. Research limitations/implicationsThe paper acknowledges the limitations of the study on other areas outside the contextual and scope of the study. However the implications are pertinent in providing the current status of the challenges affecting indigenous, women entrepreneurs in South Australia. It adds to the few contemporary studies taken into the context of women entrepreneurship -especially in the indigenous community of South Australia. A much needed discourse was needed in women entrepreneurship and the context of racial, gender and political bias and its implications in their business sustainability. Originality/valueIn turn, this research findings should be given attention and provide a model for the development of policy and infrastructure to support contemporary indigenous female entrepreneurs in their contextual implications. On a crucial and wider basis, the implications of this study are pertinent in efforts towards ensuring sustainability of start-ups and livelihoods in the indigenous communities.

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