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Women Drive Social Enterprises, Face Barriers to Success

1/20/2025

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King's College London research shows women are more inclined to start socially responsible businesses than men.
Financial and household pressures, particularly in middle age, hinder women's entrepreneurial pursuits.
Women’s interest in social entrepreneurship peaks in their twenties but declines by age 38.6 due to caregiving responsibilities.
Social enterprises, predominantly led by women, contribute $2 trillion globally and support 200 million jobs.
Reducing barriers like childcare costs is crucial for empowering women to seize entrepreneurial opportunities.

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Story summary

King's College London research shows women are more inclined to start socially responsible businesses than men.
Financial and household pressures, particularly in middle age, hinder women's entrepreneurial pursuits.
Women’s interest in social entrepreneurship peaks in their twenties but declines by age 38.6 due to caregiving responsibilities.
Social enterprises, predominantly led by women, contribute $2 trillion globally and support 200 million jobs.
Reducing barriers like childcare costs is crucial for empowering women to seize entrepreneurial opportunities.