讲座题目：Socio-cultural barriers to entrepreneurship: studying female students’ intentions and education in the Arab world.

                     
讲座时间：12月7号（周五）上午10：15 - 12：00  

讲座地点：主教615会议室

                                             
主讲人：Dr. Massimiliano Pellegrini Associate Professor in Organizational Studies and Entrepreneurship ，Management and Law Department, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”，Italy

Abstract: Female entrepreneurship is a growing segment in the context of developing countries and has the potential to become a driving force for economic development. However, research suggests that females are less inclined toward entrepreneurship when compared to their male counterparts. This fact is related to a complex mix of causes also rooted in the economic and social-cultural environment. The study highlights how a strong and supportive education system to some extent may reduce the perception of potential barriers for entrepreneurship. Conversely, an educational system lacking a supportive environment and concrete initiatives can deeply affect and worsen the fears of engaging in entrepreneurship amongst female students.  

                       
Keywords: Middle East, Education, Female entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial intentions, Arab women, Gender barriers