Female immigrant entrepreneurship
Exploring international entrepreneurship through the status of Indian women entrepreneurs in Japan
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12927764 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Soniya Billore (0000-0003-0587-4543, Keio University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 38-55 |
| Publication date | 2011-03-26 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1756-6266 • E-ISSN: 1756-6274 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/17566261111114971 |
| OpenAlex | W1562606573 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 9 |
Purpose The purpose of the paper is to explore how entrepreneurial opportunities are used by the rapidly increasing immigrant Indian female population in Japan. Given that a majority of Indian women are housewives and grew up in conservative family backgrounds, this analysis seeks to provide an insight into the situations that aided them and the challenges they faced in their entrepreneurial business ventures far from home. Design/methodology/approach The paper takes the form of a case study analysis through a semi‐structured questionnaire designed on the concept of “Life cycle of minority owned businesses” to track enterprise activity from beginning to end. Findings The analyses show that although respondents began their stay in Japan as housewives, they shed their image with time, used their talents and diversified into a different role without sacrificing family duties, while also creating employment opportunities for both natives and immigrants. Major hindrances faced due to socio/cultural influences, lack of government initiatives and support facilities were identified. Research limitations/implications The research analysis has been done on three case studies only as most available respondents were in the birth phase of their enterprises. More research is required on issues like capital availability, native employee and ethnic owner relationships, legal challenges and institutional support. Practical implications The paper draws attention to problem areas where changes in governance structure and social acceptance can create a more viable environment for immigrant entrepreneurs in Japan. Originality/value To the best of the author's knowledge, this study is the first of its kind that explores and evaluates the status of Indian female immigrant entrepreneurs in Japan. As Indian immigrants in entrepreneurial activities in Japan are increasing every year, the paper can contribute in restructuring opportunity creation and facilitate maximum advantage
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| Citations per year | 0.67 |
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| Citation span | 2017 - 2023 (7) |
| Highly cited | No |