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How do Gender Issues Affect the Experience of Latina Business Owners?

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Cordova, Nancy T. (2019-05). How do Gender Issues Affect the Experience of Latina Business Owners?. Theses and Dissertations Collection, University of Idaho Library Digital Collections. https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/etd/items/cordova_idaho_0089n_11579.html

Title:
How do Gender Issues Affect the Experience of Latina Business Owners?
Author:
Cordova, Nancy T
Date:
2019-05
Program:
Family and Consumer Sciences
Subject Category:
Gender studies
Abstract:

Latina entrepreneurs are contributing to the increase in entrepreneurship in the United States. Latinas’ engagement in entrepreneurship contributes economically to rural communities as well as their families. This study used a qualitative inductive approach to explore the influence and interaction of gender and culture on Latina entrepreneurs. This study draws on 21in-depth interviews conducted from 2017-2018 with Latina business owners based in southern, Idaho. Interviews explored participants’ motivations, opportunities, barriers, and experiences starting and sustaining businesses in Idaho. The study found positive client interaction is highly valued by participants, because they view them like family. Therefore, because positive client interaction is important to the participants their personal interactions with clients are an important aspect of their business experiences.

Description:
masters, M.S., Family and Consumer Sciences -- University of Idaho - College of Graduate Studies, 2019-05
Major Professor:
Schmiege, Cynthia
Committee:
Newman, Soren; Celaya, Lori; Meyer, Sonya
Defense Date:
2019-05
Identifier:
Cordova_idaho_0089N_11579
Type:
Text
Format Original:
PDF
Format:
application/pdf

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