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Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Strategies of Black Women Entrepreneurs to Overcome Barriers Across Disciplines in Higher Education
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- Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Strategies of Black Women Entrepreneurs to Overcome Barriers Across Disciplines in Higher Education
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- This qualitative phenomenological study investigates the intersectional challenges Black women entrepreneurs face due to their race, gender, and educational backgrounds, using Kimberlé Crenshaw’s (1989, 1991) intersectionality framework. Through semi-structured interviews, a focus group, and artifacts from seven Black women entrepreneurs across industries, this study explores systemic barriers and resilience strategies. Findings reveal that race and gender create “double jeopardy,” amplifying obstacles like limited access to capital, exclusion from networks, and undervalued credentials. Participants leveraged education, mentorship, social media, and spirituality to navigate these challenges, with education as both a barrier (due to non-inclusive curricula) and a tool for credibility. The study contributes to entrepreneurship literature by highlighting tailored strategies and advocating for policy reforms, such as specialized mentorship programs and equitable funding, to foster an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. Future research should examine additional identity factors and sectors using mixed methods designs to deepen understanding of Black women’s diverse experiences. [author supplied]
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