The Impact of Women Entrepreneurs in the Jordanian Economy

Abstract

Women economic contribution has increased over the years for several reasons despite all barriers and limitations. Therefore, the study aims to reveal the factors and the challenges for the Jordanian women entrepreneurs, which will investigate their business performance and contribution. Moreover, since researchers increased their reliance on the internet that enhanced data collection and analysis, unlike the traditional methods that have several obstacles and limitations. As such, the study will adopt qualitative and quantitative mix methodology that adopted online surveys and interviews to examine the condition of the females’ economic opportunities and relationship with local economic growth and development. Despite all the improving initiatives, the results indicate several discriminations that limit the female business participation. Accordingly, this study will support to build a good background for women entrepreneurs in Jordan which will enable further enhancement that will expand the female economic role.

Keywords: Socio-economic, women entrepreneurs, femailes’ economical constrain, gender discrimination, muscline social biass.