Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is deeply ingrained in the identity of women in many societies, where it symbolizes feminine traits valued within these communities, such as purity or conformity to the community. This paper examines the impact of the expansion of fast internet, arguably a...

Despite some progress, women are still disadvantaged on the labour market. While most policies – pay transparency, awareness raising or anti-discrimination legislation – address the pay gaps between men and women in the same job, less attention is generally given to men and women working in...

"Stories about women in the workforce permeate newspapers, magazines--virtually all media formats devoted to news and commentary in contemporary society. Women's movement into the paid workforce has transformed their lives--and those of their families-and has in many ways reshaped society. This...

Part I: Introduction and First-generation Micro Entrepreneurs -- 1.Global Perspectives on Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship -- 2.Africa: Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship in the Continent -- 3.Culture and Traditional Foundations of African Women Entrepreneurs -- 4.Regional Perspectives of...