EXPLORING THE EVALUATION OF SELF-EMPLOYMENT AMONG WOMEN'S-DRIVING FACTORS, CHALLENGES AND OPPERTUNITIES
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In recent years, there has been a significant surge in research on self-employment due to its direct and positive impact on economic development. Serving as a primary avenue for employment, it constitutes approximately a tenth of the unemployed population. Researchers acknowledge its economic importance, leading to in-depth investigations into understanding the characteristics and transition processes involved. While past studies focused on distinguishing the self-employed from the employed, less attention has been given to the motivations behind choosing self-employment. Individuals opt for self-employment for various reasons, resulting in a highly diverse group. On one end of the spectrum, the self-employed are viewed as entrepreneurial, embodying micro-businesses with solitary employees. This perspective sees self-employment as a visible manifestation of entrepreneurial skills in the economy. On the other hand, it may also be a less favorable option for those unwillingly compelled due to challenges in securing adequately remunerated jobs in the current labor market. For example, individuals seeking flexible work hours may turn to self-employment when a suitable paid job with the needed flexibility is unavailable.
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