Past research has shown that microenterprise is a possible antipoverty strategy, aiding in job creation and self-sufficiency, and implies that women may improve their economic well-being through increased microenterprise ventures.Various theoretical frameworks are discussed, in relation to the...

More and more women and men are becoming dependent on some form of small business activity for all or part of their livelihoods, but there is little research offering insight into gender and working practices in small businesses. In this article we assess some theoretical approaches and discuss...