The underrepresentation of disadvantaged groups, particularly women, in the innovation process and entrepreneurial activities is an ongoing issue across the globe. Despite making up 50 percent of the population, women consistently participate less than men in entrepreneurial activities and produce fewer innovations. In some societies, women still face significant barriers, such as lacking the legal rights to run businesses independently, own property, or even travel without their husbands' consent.

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15 August 2024

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United States Politics and Policy

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https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/2024/08/15/studying-womens-property-rights-in-the-19th-century-can-help-uncover-the-missing-inventors/

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