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Gender Stereotypes Influence Intent To Pursue Entrepreneurial Careers

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Ed Morrison sent this article about women and men pursuing entrepreneurship as a viable career option. 

In the ScienceDaily (May 24, 2008) — Studies reveal that in the dog-eat-dog, look-out-for-No. 1, highly competitive business world, only the aggressive, risk-taking alpha male can expect to succeed as an entrepreneur. That statement may sound sexist, but it represents a commonly held gender stereotype. A team led by a University of Missouri researcher found that these stereotypes influence whether or not men and women decide to pursue entrepreneurship as a viable career option.


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