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Similarities and differences between male and female entrepreneurial attributes in manufacturing firms in the informal sector in the Transkei

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  • Darma Mahadea

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Although South Africa has consistently registered positive economic growth rates since the democratic government took office in 1994, there has been no surge in new formal sector jobs. The public and private sectors have been shedding labour in response to economic imperatives of the domestic and global circumstances. Accordingly, more and more people are taking the route to informal sector entrepreneurship. Traditionally more men than women ventured into business; currently an increasing number of females are turning to self-employment. However, much that is known about business individuals is based on studies of male entrepreneurs. This article presents a comparative assessment of selected entrepreneurial attributes of male and female individuals engaged in informal sector manufacturing activities in the Transkei. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire administered to a sample of 80 micro-entrepreneurs in four urban centres. This study shows that the general entrepreneurial tendencies of the surveyed male and female micro-entrepreneurs are more similar than they are different. However, differences exist in value adding and job creation between the two groups.

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  • Darma Mahadea, 2001. "Similarities and differences between male and female entrepreneurial attributes in manufacturing firms in the informal sector in the Transkei," Development Southern Africa, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 18(2), pages 189-199.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:deveza:v:18:y:2001:i:2:p:189-199
    DOI: 10.1080/037/68350120041893
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    1. Abdus Sattar & Leo Dewri & Sharmin Ananna, 2016. "Working Environment for Women Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries: An Empirical Study of Bangladesh," International Journal of Business and Management, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 11(12), pages 197-197, November.
    2. Freddie Festo Mawanga, 2017. "Comparison Of Female And Male Youth Characteristics Prior To Entrepreneurial Development: Evidence From Uganda," Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship (JDE), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 22(01), pages 1-15, March.
    3. Angela Hung & Joanne Yoong & Elizabeth Brown, 2012. "Empowering Women Through Financial Awareness and Education," OECD Working Papers on Finance, Insurance and Private Pensions 14, OECD Publishing.
    4. Sara Poggesi & Michela Mari & Luisa Vita, 2016. "What’s new in female entrepreneurship research? Answers from the literature," International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, Springer, vol. 12(3), pages 735-764, September.
    5. De Vita, Luisa & Mari, Michela & Poggesi, Sara, 2014. "Women entrepreneurs in and from developing countries: Evidences from the literature," European Management Journal, Elsevier, vol. 32(3), pages 451-460.
    6. Pavitra Dhamija, 2020. "Economic Development and South Africa: 25 Years Analysis (1994 to 2019)," South African Journal of Economics, Economic Society of South Africa, vol. 88(3), pages 298-322, September.

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