Women Entrepreneurs: The Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs in Turkey

Ozbay, Sinem Dilan (2024) Women Entrepreneurs: The Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs in Turkey. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

Women entrepreneurship in Turkey has recently emerged as a highly significant area contributing to both the country's economy and the development of women. It has been observed that the majority of research conducted to date focuses on entrepreneurship and women entrepreneurship. This study aims to address the gaps in existing research due to the limited number of studies specifically addressing the problems of women entrepreneurship in Turkey and assisting in their resolution. The research objective is to comprehend the challenges encountered in women entrepreneurship in Turkey. Additionally, the study delves into the impact of individuals' characteristic features, socio-economic conditions, demographic attributes, and motivations associated with choosing entrepreneurship on the identified problems through profound analysis.

Upon analyzing the challenges faced by entrepreneurial women derived from a literature review and those encountered by entrepreneurial women in different countries, it is noted that the problems vary due to numerous criteria encompassing the region where the research is conducted, socio-economic status, religious beliefs, welfare, and economic levels.

Hence, due to the limited scope of research on the problems experienced by women in Turkey, this study employs semi-structured interviews to collect quantitative data concerning the nature of these problems for subsequent analysis. Thematic analysis of quantitative data reveals that women entrepreneurs in Turkey primarily encounter challenges related to gender discrimination, the glass ceiling, inadequate education, and limited access to capital. This study aims to identify these issues and provide solutions and recommendations for both current women entrepreneurs and women aspiring to embark on entrepreneurship endeavors. Recommendations for future studies are proposed based on the analyses and findings of this study.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email Hurley, David UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare > Discrimination H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory > Entrepreneurship H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > Issues of Labour and Work > Classes of Labour > Women and Work
Divisions:	School of Business > Master of Science in Entrepreneurship
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	06 Jun 2025 10:27
Last Modified:	06 Jun 2025 10:27
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/7781

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