Entrepreneurial Capital: the Effects of Household and Family on Women Entrepreneurs

Pret, T., Shaw, E. and Carter, S. (2014) Entrepreneurial Capital: the Effects of Household and Family on Women Entrepreneurs. In: Babson Kaufmann Entrepreneurship Research Conference, Babson College, 14 Jun 2014,

Abstract

The impact of household and family on entrepreneurial behaviours and practices is not well understood. We address this research gap by drawing on Bourdieu's (1977; 1984; 1986) theory of practice to explore the perspectives of eight women entrepreneurs utilise the economic, cultural, social and symbolic capital of household and family to engage in entrepreneurship. We show that emotioanl support is especially important for women entrepreneurs and develop Bourdieu's conceptual framework accordingly. Furthermore, we demonstrate that household members not only facilitate and impede entrepreneurial processes, but also help shape them over time.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Keywords: Bourdieu, forms of capital, women entrepreneurs, household, family, Commerce, Strategy and Management.
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Carter, Professor Sara
• Authors: Pret, T., Shaw, E., and Carter, S.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences
• Journal Name: Babson Kaufmann Entrepreneurship Research Conference, Boston, United States, 9/06/14

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