ABSTRACT
Entrepreneurs from specific ethnic communities are a part of the business landscape in most countries of the world, attracting a good deal of scientific attention. According to the cultural thesis, traditional values and socio-cultural backgrounds of immigrant/ethnic entrepreneurs explain not only differences in the self-employment rates among immigrant entrepreneurs and the native population. These entrepreneurs have different motives and aspirations towards becoming self-employed and usually have higher education training than their co-ethnic or other immigrant entrepreneurs. The chapter presents the research and dissemination of information and scientific knowledge about female entrepreneurship has not kept pace with the impact these self-employed women appear to have had on economies. Educational and professional experiences play a significant role in shaping women's attitudes towards self-employment. Empirical research on the subject of female-owned small businesses seems to validate, equally, pull as well as push reasons that lead women towards entrepreneurial activities.
