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Rural women's self-employment: a look at Pennsylvania.
- Article from:
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Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal
- Article date:
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July 1, 2007
- Author:
- Robinson, Sherry; Finley, John
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ABSTRACT
The quantity and quality of rural jobs have been seriously affected by problems such as sagging farm economies, decreases in rural industries, and increased foreign competition, leading many workers to migrate to more urbanized areas. Other workers may choose self-employment over relocation. Women, in particular, may have difficulty finding suitable jobs in rural areas because of their need to balance work and family obligations. Rural areas in general are often considered economically disadvantaged due to problems such as lower levels of capital, less-developed infrastructure, and fewer resources/business services. These factors would logically create ...