INVESTIGATING ON DEALING WITH THE INTERACTION BETWEEN GENDER AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, SPECIFICALLY AS IT RELATES TO THE PERFORMANCE, EXPLORATION, AND CULTURE OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN WOMEN.

Abstract

Our understanding of the intricate complexities of gender roles in social entrepreneurship can be enhanced by learning from the stories of female business owners from Southeast Asian nations. Women social entrepreneurs have additional challenges due to institutional and societal gender prejudices. The main reason women don’t have more opportunities for leadership, financial freedom, and achievement is because of these biases. Women’s Leadership as a result of increasing their profile, influence, and access to resources, women who engage in social entrepreneurship are better able to make decisions that affect their communities. Data for the research was collected through case studies, interviews, and regional reports; the multidisciplinary method drew on theories from gender studies, development economics, and organisational behaviour. Southeast Asian Context reports from different regions also provide useful information. Participation information given by the local populace is also considered in the investigation. There are many other kinds of exploitation, and these are only a few examples. Employment norms around family, society, and modesty can make it hard for powerful women to be authentic. Because of these challenges, women face additional hurdles on the path to realising their full entrepreneurial and transformative potential. The main goals of this Special Issue are to investigate the relationship. These and other obstacles do not prevent this from occurring. In order to foster inclusive and sustainable development in Southeast Asia, this study’s findings highlight the importance of eliminating gender stereotypes. Clearly, something needs to be done here. More than that, the results shed light on the likely impact that local social entrepreneurs may have.