| Abstract [eng] |
Women's entrepreneurship, as an element of socio-economic progress, is considered to be a huge untapped source of innovation, as women not only make an important contribution to economic growth and the development of innovations, but also contribute to the solution of social problems through the use of commercial/business tools. Despite the relevance and popularity of the topic in the age of rapid innovation, there is a lack of knowledge about the socio-cultural determinants of women's entrepreneurial activity, the motives and considerations behind the choice of the business field and the choice of the business model for the start-up and the development of a female entrepreneurial business. This thesis contributes an understanding of the social context of women's entrepreneurial ventures, the social field and women's interactions with other actors in this field. The thesis analyses how previous life events, education and career choices shape women's individual trajectories and influence their motives to start a business. It examines how women's cultural, social and economic capital relates to women's opportunities and constraints in the entrepreneurial field. The three-level research model adopted has shown that women's decisions to start a business are influenced by micro-level factors, individual motives and needs, personal experiences, and individual perceptions of 'business-friendly' times. Women's power positions depend on how they overcome the macro-level rules of the emerging entrepreneurial field and what individual strategies they choose. Challenges at the meso level, including cultural values of the family, family dynamics, motherhood, social roles of the family, and economic strategies of the family, can determine women's participation in the field of suprapreneurship. The dissertation presents a research-based typology that provides insights into the differences between women entrepreneurs and helps to understand the different contexts in which women pursuing careers in business operate. |
