Rethinking international entrepreneurship through a gender lens: A systematic literature review

Fitriyah, Fitriyah ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9402-9370, Permata, Arsih Amalia Chandra, Pratikto, Heri and Hermawan, Agus (2025) Rethinking international entrepreneurship through a gender lens: A systematic literature review. Asian Journal of Management Entrepreneurship and Social Science, 5 (2). pp. 733-751. ISSN 2808 7399

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Abstract

This research examines the relationship between gender and international entrepreneurship by utilizing a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. A total of 24 journal articles published from 2000 to 2024 were analyzed to map the theoretical frameworks, methodologies, and empirical findings related to women entrepreneurs' participation in the global market. The review revealed gender-specific such as limited access to strategic networks, financing, policy support, and cultural legitimacy-that hinder the internationalization process of women-owned businesses. On the other hand,, the existing literature highlights the crucial role of digital platforms, inclusive mentoring programs, and gender-sensitive policies in facilitating international expansion. This study also presents aconceptual framework that integrates entrepreneurial ecosystem theory, network theory, and social identity theory to explain the interaction mechanism between gender identity and ecosystem factors. Finally, this SLR identifies research gaps-including the dominance of crosssectional designs, the lack of Global North-South comparative studies, and the lack of in-depth qualitative approaches-and formulates a future research agenda that encourages the development of gender-aware frameworks, mixed-methods designs, and cross-regional studies. The findings are expected to enrich academic understanding as well as provide policy recommendations to create a more inclusive global entrepreneurship ecosystem for women entrepreneurs.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Women entrepreneurship; Internationalization; Entrepreneural Ecosystem; Gender; Systematic Literature Review
Subjects:	15 COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT, TOURISM AND SERVICES > 1503 Business and Management > 150314 Small Business Management
Divisions:	Faculty of Economics > Department of Management
Depositing User:	Fitriyah Fitriyah
Date Deposited:	20 Nov 2025 12:00

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