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Perceptions of the Sex-Role Stereotypic Characteristics of Entrepreneurs: Women's Evaluations

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  • Ellen A. Fagenson
  • Eric C. Marcus

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This study examined women's perceptions of the sex-role stereotypic characteristics of the successful entrepreneur. Women in female-headed companies gave greater weight to feminine attributes than women who worked in companies headed by men. However, both groups assigned more weight to masculine attributes in the profile of the successful entrepreneur.

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  • Ellen A. Fagenson & Eric C. Marcus, 1991. "Perceptions of the Sex-Role Stereotypic Characteristics of Entrepreneurs: Women's Evaluations," Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, , vol. 15(4), pages 33-48, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:entthe:v:15:y:1991:i:4:p:33-48
    DOI: 10.1177/104225879101500406
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