A Bibliometric Analysis of Women Entrepreneurship: Trends, Themes, and Global Perspectives

Author:Deepak Kumar, Tamanna

Abstract:
Women entrepreneurs are the most rapidly expanding section of global entrepreneurship and have garnered significant attention from several scholars, particularly in recent years. Emerging entrepreneurship literature indicates that females contribute significantly to entrepreneurial activities and economic growth by generating new jobs and enhancing gross domestic product.This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis based on data extracted from the Web of Science record to explore the key trends, themes, and contributions in women entrepreneurship research. Using VOS viewer, the study maps keyword co-occurrences, identifies prominent themes, and analyzes the geographical distribution of publications. Findings highlight critical intersections of gender, innovation, and sustainability in entrepreneurship, revealing emerging areas for future research and policy development to foster global inclusive ecosystems for women entrepreneurs.

Keywords:Women Entrepreneurship, Bibliometric Analysis, Sustainability, Innovation, Gender studies, Global trends.

DOI:10.46333/ijtc/15/1/5

International Journal of Trade & Commerce (Vol: 15 Issue:1)