2013
Cairn
Benjamin Badia et al., « Les freins et obstacles à l’entrepreneuriat féminin : Étude qualitative auprès de créatrices d’entreprise dans l’agglomération de Nancy », Recherche sociale, ID : 10670/1.p9a2ih
Based on qualitative interviews of women entrepreneurs, the study first investigates their social and professional backgrounds but also their motivations to create a business. Five major types of women’s entrepreneurship can be identified : the “vocationnal-creation”, the “emancipation-creation”, the “work-family reconciliation-creation”, the “new start-creation”, and the “last chance-creation”. We then highlight the difficulties they face while creating their business in a society where gender inequalities remain strong. The professional carrier of the husband and the birth and raise of children appear to be the strongest challenge. As a conclusion, the study shows how the support offered by local policies address the needs of women entrepreneurs and could be strengthened.