The impact of institutional voids on female innovation in emerging countries

Allan Villegas-Mateos*, Rosa Morales

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

"This edited collection presents fascinating new insights on gender and innovation with a central focus on the experiences of women innovators, exploring different geographic and institutional contexts through a series of in-depth case studies. It investigates how intersecting characteristics such as age, race and ethnicity as well as broader contextual and institutional factors enable and constrain the innovation activities and ambitions of women. Drawing on different theoretical perspectives, expert contributors interrogate questions of gender and innovation to examine the multiple factors influencing women innovators in the contemporary world. The book also engages with how policies can support diversity and inclusion within innovation, an area that has historically been highly gendered. Further to this, it recommends actions to take to support the development of inclusive practices, and identifies directions for future research. Exploring the diversity of gender and innovation as a concept as well as in practice, this book will be a stimulating resource for scholars, educators and students who wish to gain an overview of the topic. Policy makers and practitioners will find the insights on how policies and initiatives can achieve great equality and diversity informative and illuminating"-- Provided by publisher.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGender, Diversity and Innovation
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
Pages185-201
Number of pages17
ISBN (Electronic)9781800377462
ISBN (Print)9781800377455
Publication statusPublished - 6 May 2022

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
  • General Business,Management and Accounting
  • General Social Sciences

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