Male-dominated businesses defined and demystified -- The emotional element : use it but don't abuse it -- Act like a lady : the reward of respect -- Fitting in : how to gain acceptance without becoming one of the boys -- Talk the talk : learn how to communicate with a man -- Men are people too :...

We analyze the spatial determinants of female entrepreneurship in India in the manufacturing and services sectors. We focus on the presence of incumbent female-owned businesses and their role in promoting higher subsequent female entrepreneurship relative to male entrepreneurship. We find...