ECONOMIC VALUE AND SOCIAL CONSTRAINTS OF WOMEN’S BUSINESS PRESENCE

Cultural contexts shape the participation of women in corporate leadership and entrepreneurial sectors in markedly different ways. Moreover, the level of female business activity demonstrates notable variation across economic regions. From a macro perspective, both leadership empowerment and entrepreneurial self-actualization may be subject to gender-related constraints. These constraints often stem from prevailing societal stereotypes and traditional private life roles, thereby limiting the extent to which women can contribute to business performance and broader economic outcomes.

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DOI: 10.24387/CI.SI.2025.3.5

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