The Position of Female Entrepreneurs in the European Union and Transition Countries

Handalić, Merdža (2009) The Position of Female Entrepreneurs in the European Union and Transition Countries. Journal of Women's Entrepreneurship and Education, 1 (1-2). pp. 13-24. ISSN 1821-1283

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Abstract

In the European Union at the level of the European Commission the principle of gender equality, called gender mainstreaming, has been introduced in all areas of
activities and policy. The term "gender mainstreaming" is the key and it has been accepted for the implementation of policies of gender equality in the EU Member
States, that, according to the definition of the Council of Europe means reorganization, improvement, development and evaluation of political processes in a
way that the perspective of gender equality is included in all policies at all levels and degrees, by the actors involved in political decision-making. Although women
constitute the majority of the world's population, in the field of entrepreneurial activities they constitute the minority due to their socially, economically and
politically inferior position with regard to men. Sex-related inequalities on the labor market and in entrepreneurial activities are connected to unequal educational and training opportunities which are further reflected to their choice of profession and
possibilities for advancement. The change in social paradigms has radically altered the balance of powers between women and men in society at large, as well as in
business. However, the fact is that there are fewer women entrepreneurs in relation to men. The aim of the paper is to identify the major obstacles encountered by women in
a business. This paper also serves to support the entrepreneurship of women and to promote its development.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	gender mainstreaming, female entrepreneurship
Research Department:	?? H1 ??
Depositing User:	Jelena Banovic
Date Deposited:	15 Apr 2016 07:39
Last Modified:	15 Apr 2016 07:39
URI:	http://35.240.28.64/id/eprint/433
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