Entrepreneurship of Women in the Rural Space in Israel: Catalysts and Obstacles to Enterprise Development

Entrepreneurship of Women in the Rural Space in Israel: Catalysts and Obstacles to Enterprise Development

This article examines 100 women and their enterprises in moshav‐type co‐operative rural settlements in the rural‐urban fringe of Tel‐Aviv metropolitan area, Israel, and analyses the catalysts and obstacles to development and expansion of such enterprises. Most of the businesses are small, in the per...

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Published in:Sociologia ruralis Vol. 57; no. S1; pp. 769 - 790
Main Authors: Sofer, Michael, Saada, M.A. Tzipi
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Oxford Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01-12-2017
Subjects:
Agrarian structures
Agricultural economics
Agriculture
Barriers
Business
Catalysis
Catalysts
Companies
Confidence
Employment
Entrepreneurship
Farm income
Farming
Fulfilment
Households
Income
Markets
Metropolitan areas
Peri-urban areas
Professional development
Professional training
Quality of life
Rural areas
Rural communities
Service industries
Well being
Women
Israel
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Summary:This article examines 100 women and their enterprises in moshav‐type co‐operative rural settlements in the rural‐urban fringe of Tel‐Aviv metropolitan area, Israel, and analyses the catalysts and obstacles to development and expansion of such enterprises. Most of the businesses are small, in the personal and service sector, and based on experience in past employment. The majority are located in homes or unused farming structures and constitute the major source of household income. Major catalysts of development include the search for alternatives to waning farming income, self‐fulfilment, and professional development; main obstacles are shortage of capital and lack of self‐confidence in the ability to manage a business. The location is advantageous for fulfilling family obligations and saving costs, but problematic because of distance from central markets and intense local competition. The businesses play a crucial role in the survival strategy of rural households and help improve the quality of life and wellbeing in the region.
ISSN:0038-0199
1467-9523
DOI:10.1111/soru.12125