Why husbands matter: Review of spousal influence on women entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa

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Why husbands matter: Review of spousal influence on women entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa. / Wolf, Kathrin; Frese, Michael.
in: Africa Journal of Management, Jahrgang 4, Nr. 1, 02.01.2018, S. 1-32.

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title = "Why husbands matter: Review of spousal influence on women entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa",
abstract = "This article seeks to advance our understanding of successful women entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa by examining how husbands contribute to women's entrepreneurial activity and performance. Little is known about husbands{\textquoteright} influence in this region, although sub-Saharan women entrepreneurs are deeply embedded in their families and are important drivers of social and economic development. Based on a systematic literature review identifying six recurring types of supportive and constraining spousal influence, we explore the implications for women entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa. We argue that sub-Saharan Africa differs substantially from the context of previous research and derive propositions of how spousal influence is affected by resource-scarce entrepreneurial ecosystems, patriarchal societies and work-family integration. Our propositions illustrate the importance of contextualizing spousal influence and highlight that husbands are critical stakeholders for women entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan Africa.",
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