SOC 3470 Final: Collab Notes 3

• School: University of Virginia
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 3470
• Professor: Blumberg Rae

Document Summary

Article analyzes the realm of family business to see what a difference the gender of the owner makes. Case studies: ecuador, the dominican republic, guatemala, and swaziland. 1) use of family in the business by male and female microentrepreneurs. 2) similarities and differences in male and female ventures. 3) impact of the business"s income on the owner and his or her family well-being. Men involve spouses in their work and are more likely to be married. Men only help women if their business is really successful. Women use the help of their children. Men go into business for independence, women do it to earn a living. Make = female commitment, desire to expand. Men have more workers and are paid more every month. No real differences in the percentage earned. More control over income = more self confidence, a greater voice, greater control over fertility (women) Women focus on children"s well-being and spend more on human capital.