Nuanced Gender Perceptions: Tourism Business Capabilities in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Nzama, Nompumelelo; Africa, Tourism, KwaDlangezwa , South; Ezeuduji, Ikechukwu O.; KwaDlangezwa, South Africa Tourism

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“…Some previous research such as (Ahn & Winters, 2022;Aldila Krisnaresanti et al, 2020;Nzama & Ezeuduji, 2020), has established a connection between education and both entrepreneurial intent and performance. However, the paradoxical decline in entrepreneurial activity rates, despite the presence of high education levels, raises questions (Nimeshi, 2017).…”

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Assessing the Role of Formal Education in Promoting Entrepreneurship

Osman,

Emole,

Onu

2023

IJEK

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Entrepreneurship has been an economic tool for many governments, especially those facing unemployment challenges. Ghana is facing high unemployment among its youth. Various administrations have implemented policies, including the National Youth Employment Program and the YouStart Program, to solve the unemployment challenge. These initiatives, however, have yet to solve unemployment. This study examines the role of formal education in fostering entrepreneurship. Data were collected using a quantitative approach through a structured questionnaire survey administered to 140 entrepreneurs in Ghana’s Sunyani Municipality. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 25. Correlational analysis was performed to examine the relationship between formal education and entrepreneurial performance. The study findings show that entrepreneurial-based education, not only formal education, helps graduates successfully establish and operate their own businesses. This contributes immensely to reducing unemployment. The results also reveal a weak positive correlation between formal education and entrepreneurial performance; however, the observed correlation was not statistically significant. Thus, formal education may influence entrepreneurial performance, but other variables may have a greater influence. The implications of these results highlight the importance of equipping students with entrepreneurial knowledge and skills to help them succeed as entrepreneurs. This can boost economic growth and lower unemployment. The study's implications go beyond Ghana, as many nations struggle with unemployment. Findings form this research would drive policy-making and educational restructuring efforts to promote entrepreneurship and reduce global unemployment. The authors recommended modifying the existing educational curriculum to include more emphasis on entrepreneurship education, spanning from primary to higher education levels.

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Assessing the Role of Formal Education in Promoting Entrepreneurship

Osman,

Emole,

Onu

2023

IJEK

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“…In the tourism literature, several socio-demographic variables and factors have been identified as influencing residents’ perceptions of tourism impacts, determining whether they will support or reject the industry (Song et al, 2021). Some of the variables and socio-demographic characteristics identified include residents’ nationality (Hammad et al, 2017a, 2017b); age, birthplace and education (Almeida-Garcia et al, 2015; Ap and Crompton, 1998), residents’ income (Gursoy et al, 2019), residents’ attachment to their community (Almeida-Garcia et al, 2016; Lankford and Howard, 1994; Woosnam et al, 2018), residents-tourists level of interactions (Almeida-Garcia et al, 2015; Nzama, 2008), knowledge about tourism (Javier, 2016; Tosun, 2000), residents’ proximity to the tourist centre (Jurowski and Gursoy, 2004; Ritchie and Inkari, 2006), type of tourist and tourism targeted (Madrigal, 1995; Vargas-Sanchez et al, 2011), the involvement of residents in tourism decision-making and planning (Lawson, 2013; Muganda et al, 2013b; Sirakaya et al, 2002), benefits from tourism and level of economic and tourism development (Andereck et al, 2005; Latkova and Vogt, 2012; Nunkoo, 2015; Nunkoo and Ramkissoon, 2010; Nunkoo et al, 2013). Apart from these variables, how colonialism (and neo-colonialism) influence residents’ perceptions seem under-discussed.…”

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The impacts of colonialism on residents’ perceptions of tourism in Southeastern Nigeria

Eyisi

Ololo

Aruomah

2022

Tourism and Hospitality Research

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Whilst colonialism remains under-researched as a variable that influences residents’ perceptions of tourism, few researchers have commented on its impacts. This observation explains the need to explore how and why colonialism influences residents’ perceptions of tourism in Nigeria. The paper adopts an ethnographic approach to interact with stakeholders who witnessed colonialism in the country. The analysis shows dissimilarities among participants’ perceptions of colonialism and tourism. The results suggest that for tourism to be sustained and gain residents’ support, the developers and planners need to make residents part of the planning process as this could help change their orientation.

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“…These obstacles substantially jeopardize the expansion of small businesses. Small businesses have several obstacles, particularly a shortage of capital, which contributes to their gradual expansion (Nzama and Ezeuduji, 2020). According to Nzama and Ntini (2022), small business owners, particularly women, often have little management education and expertise.…”

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The Obstacles of Women Entrepreneurship on Empowerment in Rural Communities KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Aliamutu,

Mkhize

2024

IJIAS

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This research aims to determine barriers to the expansion of women-owned businesses in rural communities of South Africa. To collect data for the research, a quantitative research approach was adopted. The research focused on 250 female business owners in the northern KZN rural regions of Umzinyakude, Uthukela, and Ugu. According to the survey, the primary barriers to developing women-owned businesses in rural communities are financial restraints, an absence of formal education, and inadequate facilities. These hurdles, however, may be overcome by women businesses being entrepreneurs in rural South African communities. Eliminating these barriers might empower women entrepreneurs and drive growth in the economy in rural communities, lowering poverty and improving rural people's living conditions. In light of these findings, the research suggests a variety of measures, including different financing methods, focused training and schooling programs, and the development of infrastructure to help women-owned businesses flourish in rural communities. Further research should investigate more issues like cultural as well as social barriers, an absence of accessibility to marketplaces and information, and legal and regulatory obstacles that prevent women from starting business entities in rural communities.

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Nuanced Gender Perceptions: Tourism Business Capabilities in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Cited by 5 publications

References 36 publications

Assessing the Role of Formal Education in Promoting Entrepreneurship

Assessing the Role of Formal Education in Promoting Entrepreneurship

The impacts of colonialism on residents’ perceptions of tourism in Southeastern Nigeria

The Obstacles of Women Entrepreneurship on Empowerment in Rural Communities KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

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