What is it about?
The purpose of the paper is to explore how entrepreneurial opportunities are used by the rapidly increasing immigrant Indian female population in Japan. Given that a majority of Indian women are housewives and grew up in conservative family backgrounds, this analysis seeks to provide insight into the situations that aided them and the challenges they faced in their entrepreneurial business ventures far from home.
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Why is it important?
To the best of the author’s knowledge, this study is the first of its kind that explores and evaluates the status of Indian female immigrant entrepreneurs in Japan. As Indian immigrants in entrepreneurial activities in Japan are increasing every year, the paper can contribute in restructuring opportunity creation and facilitate maximum advantage.
Perspectives
The paper draws attention to problem areas where changes in governance structure and social acceptance can create a more viable environment for immigrant entrepreneurs in Japan.
Soniya Billore
Linnaeus university,sweden
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This page is a summary of: Female immigrant entrepreneurship, International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship, March 2011, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/17566261111114971.
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